20904 scores 12.3 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 3 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Aldi, about 0.6 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20904?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20904 is Greenbelt, about 4.5 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 20904?

In 20904, median rent is $1,867 a month and the median home value is $489,100, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20904?

Police reported 1,743 incidents in 20904 between 2025-09-25 and 2026-10-23: 85 violent and 1,004 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Silver Spring, MD 20904?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Silver Spring, MD 20904

Colesville, White Oak and part of Calverton fill this stretch of eastern Montgomery County along Route 29 and New Hampshire Avenue. There's no Metro nearby, Greenbelt being about 4.5 miles off, so most people drive or ride the Flash bus along Route 29. Neighborhoods mix detached split-levels, townhouse communities with HOA rules, and garden apartments near the commercial strips.

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Silver Spring, MD 20904 at a glance.

ZIP 20904, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.

Safety1,743incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability12.3Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants16+popular spotswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes6cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools110schoolswithin 5 miles · 73 public, 37 privateSee the list
Climate & AirSummer86°FWinter30°FSee the weather
People56,532residentsmedian household income $90,926See the data

Top picks near 20904

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

TGI Fridays
Restaurant · $$ · 12281 Tech Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
3.7
2,122 reviews · 0.7 mi
IHOP
Breakfast Restaurant · $ · 12251 Tech Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
4.2
2,071 reviews · 0.8 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 12289 Tech Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
4.2
1,752 reviews · 0.7 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 12044 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
3.7
1,276 reviews · 0.8 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 12285 Tech Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
4.0
950 reviews · 0.7 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · Orchard Park retail Park Center, 12056 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
4.2
633 reviews · 0.7 mi

Reported crime around 20904.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

1,743 incidents in 20904, 2025-09-25 to 2026-10-23

ViolentIn check
Property
Other

Showing 374 incidents.

Source: Montgomery County Police (MD) and Prince George's County Police

Violent crimes

Below the U.S. rate

1.5 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 3.6

Property crimes

1,004

Near the U.S. rate

17.8 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 19.2

All reported

1,743

2025-09-25 to 2026-10-23

Same police data as the map. Violent and property follow the FBI's categories (simple assault, vandalism and fraud count as other). U.S. rates: FBI, Crime in the Nation 2023. ZIPs with shops or offices count incidents against residents only, so their rates read higher.

Life without a car around 20904.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Silver Spring, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.

5 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20904

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Aldi1012 Cherry Hill Rd W, Silver Springs0.6 mi
Giant Food12028 Cherry Hill Road, Beltsville0.7 mi
Target Store12000 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring1 mi
Global Food Of Silver Spring Inc13814 Outlet Dr, Silver Spring1.4 mi
Grocery Outlet Of Calverton11705 Beltsville Dr, Beltsville1.6 mi

Nearest Metro stations

No Metro stations within 2 miles.

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20904. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

Plenty within walking distance

Nearest: Aldi, 0.6 mi

Nearest Metro station

4.5 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Greenbelt

EPA Walkability Index

12.3 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 6 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 20904.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Silver Spring, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

IHOP
Breakfast Restaurant · $ · 12251 Tech Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
4.2
2,071 reviews · 0.8 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 12289 Tech Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
4.2
1,752 reviews · 0.7 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 12044 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
3.7
1,276 reviews · 0.8 mi
TGI Fridays
Restaurant · $$ · 12281 Tech Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
3.7
2,122 reviews · 0.7 mi

The most popular coffee near 20904.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Silver Spring, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · Orchard Park retail Park Center, 12056 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
4.2
633 reviews · 0.7 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 12285 Tech Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
4.0
950 reviews · 0.7 mi
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · $ · 13804 Outlet Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
3.6
419 reviews · 1.4 mi
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Juice Shop · $ · 12263 Tech Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
3.2
73 reviews · 0.7 mi
Starbucks
Coffee Shop · $ · 12000 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
3.1
18 reviews · 0.9 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · 12028 Cherry Hill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, USA
3.8
5 reviews · 0.8 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

73 / 37

Closest schools

Cannon Road Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
0.2 mi
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.6 mi
JAMON MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.7 mi
White Oak Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
0.7 mi
Springbrook High
public · high · grades 09–12
0.8 mi
Jackson Road Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.8 mi
William Tyler Page Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.9 mi
Westover Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.3 mi
CASA DE MONTESSORI
private · elementary
1.3 mi
JULIA BROWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.4 mi
FORCEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.6 mi
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.8 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Silver Spring.

Averages from 3 years of daily records (2023–2025).

Summer high

86°F

Hot summers

Winter low

30°F

Mild winters

Rain a year

49 in

Rainy

Snow a year

3 in

Little snow

Days 90°F+

Hot often

Days below 32°F

Many freezes

Air quality

58 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

9.7 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20904.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

56,532

City size

Median age

40.9

Older population

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$90,926

Upper-middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$489,100

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,867/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

51.8%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

49.9%

Well educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

34.5 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Montgomery County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
74.5%
Trump
21.7%
Other
3.9%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
78.6%
Trump
19.0%
Other
2.4%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
74.7%
Trump
19.4%
Other
5.9%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Silver Spring 20904: what to know.

Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
The Beltway, I-270 and I-95 make moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, traffic costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 20904 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 20904, from the same public data as the report above.

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20904 scores 12.3 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 3 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Aldi, about 0.6 miles away.