Kensington, Maryland
Kensington: town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
About
Kensington is a town located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Maryland.
Quick Facts about Kensington
| Population | 2,330 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Postal code | 20895 |
| Phone Area Codes | 301, 240 |
| Area | 1.24 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0257,-77.0764 |
| Altitude | 285 feet / 87 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1894 (132 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 11:40:17 (11th April 2026) |
| Weather | 69℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Kensington is located at 39°1'32"N 77°4'35"W (39.0256700, -77.0763700). It has 2 neighbors: Bethesda and South Kensington.
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 8 to 12 mph.
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Official WebsitePeople born in Kensington (8)
People born in Kensington, including politician Horace Seely-Brown, Jr., business executive Jeffrey Zients, soccer player Ethan White, .
More notable people
- Kevin Plank (American entrepreneur and philanthropist) he was born in 13/08/1972
- Mitchell Jamieson (American artist (1915-1976)) he was born in 01/01/1915
- Philip Terzian (American journalist) he was born in 05/07/1950
- Bryant Crawford (American basketball player (1997-)) he was born in 21/03/1997
- Jeb Patton (American composer) he was born in 17/08/1974
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Kensington, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480693 | Columbia Institute | Silver Spring (MD) | 20906-4503 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Kensington, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Kensington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Post Office | Kensington (MD) | 20895 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Kensington, Connecticut district within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London with a population of 8,459 people.
- Kensington, Maryland town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States with a population of 2,448 people.
- Kensington, New Hampshire town in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 2,090 people.
- Kensington, New York village in New York, United States with a population of 1,182 people.
- Kensington, Kansas city in Kansas, United States with a population of 433 people.
- Kensington, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 305 people.
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown | 86,395 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Silver Spring | 71,452 | A city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Rockville | 69,512 | The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Gaithersburg | 67,741 | The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Bethesda | 62,448 | A census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Aspen Hill | 48,759 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Potomac | 44,965 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Bethesda | 43,828 | A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. |
| Olney | 33,844 | Unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States of America |
| Montgomery Village | 32,032 | Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| North Potomac | 24,410 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Fairland | 23,681 | Town in Oklahoma, United States |
| White Oak | 19,020 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Takoma Park | 17,696 | City in Maryland, United States |
| Cloverly | 15,126 | Community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| Colesville | 14,647 | Unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Kensington distances to largest Maryland cities