Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring: A city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Silver Spring is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Aquarium in Washington, D.C. and the Silver Spring International Film Festival.
About
Silver Spring is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Maryland. After -29 years in 1981 city had an estimated population of 71,452 inhabitants.
The city was created 138 years ago in 1886.
Quick Facts about Silver Spring
| Population : | 71,452 (1981) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maryland (United States) |
| County : | Montgomery County |
| Postal code : | 20901–20908, 20914–20916, 20997, 20918, 20910–20911, 20993 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 240, 301 |
| Official name : | Silver Spring |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.37% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.63% |
| Altitude : | 341 feet / 104 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1887 (138 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York, UTC−05:00, UTC−04:00 |
| Local time : | 15:02:18 (22nd April 2025) |
Geography
Silver Spring is located at 38°59'26"N 77°1'34"W (38.9906700, -77.0260900). It has 3 neighbors: District of Columbia, Forest Glen and Takoma Park.
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Silver Spring has 3 neighbours.
- District of Columbia capital city of the United States
- Forest Glen unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
- Takoma Park city in Maryland, United States
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1981 | 71,452 | - | 36667 |
Best Things to Do in Silver Spring
1 Wheaton Regional Park
2000 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Wheaton Regional Park Adventure Playground
2002 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Saint Camillus Church
1600 St Camillus Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20903, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park
1120 Jackson Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Wheaton Miniature Train & Carousel
2002 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Silver Spring
1 Dave & Buster's
8661 Colesville Rd Suite E102, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 BurgerFi
8504 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Red Lobster
8533 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Outback Steakhouse
13703 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Nando's Peri-Peri
924 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Silver Spring
1 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Washington DC - Silver Spring
8727 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hampton Inn Silver Spring Washington DC
8728-A, Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Holiday Inn Express Washington DC N-Silver Spring, an IHG Hotel
7990 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring Downtown
8506 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Days Inn by Wyndham Silver Spring
8040 13th St, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Silver Spring (145)
People born in Silver Spring, including stand-up comedian, author, playwright, social critic and actor Lewis Black, actor Wayne Duvall, romance writer Nora Roberts, .
List
- Adam Cadre (American writer) he was born in 05/02/1974
- Blair Lee III (American politician (1916-1985)) he was born in 19/05/1916
- Amelia Atwater-Rhodes (American author of fantasy and young adult literature) she was born in 16/04/1984
- Blair Lee I (American politician (1857-1944)) he was born in 09/08/1857
- Lisa Ann Walter (American actress) she was born in 03/08/1963
- Cara DeLizia (actress) she was born in 10/04/1984
- Darrius Heyward-Bey (American football player) he was born in 26/02/1987
- Ryan Pinkston (American actor) he was born in 08/02/1988
- Derrick Gray (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 11/11/1985
- Rian Johnson (American screenwriter, film director, film producer and film editor) he was born in 17/12/1973
- Judi Bari (American environmentalist) she was born in 07/11/1949
- Michael Ealy (American actor) he was born in 03/08/1973
- Bill Callahan (American singer-songwriter and guitarist) he was born in 03/06/1966
- Dominique Dawes (American gymnast) she was born in 20/11/1976
- Joe Lally (American musician) he was born in 03/12/1963
- Crystal Chappell (American actress) she was born in 04/08/1965
- Nick Adenhart (professional baseball player) he was born in 24/08/1986
- Dan Futterman (American screenwriter and actor) he was born in 08/06/1967
Schools in Silver Spring
College & universities near Silver Spring, MD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162210 | Washington Adventist University | Takoma Park (MD) | 20912 |
| 163408 | Montgomery Beauty School | Silver Spring (MD) | 20901 |
| 131399 | University of the District of Columbia | Washington (DC) | 20008 |
| 434937 | Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital | Silver Spring (MD) | 20902 |
| 363721 | University of the District of Columbia-David A Clarke School of Law | Washington (DC) | 20008 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Silver Spring, MD
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAS | Washington Union Station | 50 Massachusetts Ave NE | RAIL |
| NCR | New Carrollton station | 4300 Garden City Drive | RAIL |
| RKV | Rockville station | 251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd. | RAIL |
| ALX | Union Station | 110 Callahan Drive | RAIL |
| BCV | Burke Centre | 10399 Premier Court | RAIL |
Post offices near Silver Spring
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring Post Office | Silver Spring (MD) | 20910 |
| Takoma Park Post Office | Takoma Park (MD) | 20912 |
| Lammond Rigg Post Office | Washington (DC) | 20011 |
| Langley Park Post Office | Hyattsville (MD) | 20783 |
| Forest Glen Post Office | Silver Spring (MD) | 20910 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Silver Spring , Pennsylvania township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania with a population of 18,736 people.
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , MD. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Redland | 147,010 | A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Germantown | 86,395 | Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States |
| 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
Silver Spring distances to largest Maryland cities
