Rockville, Maryland

Rockville: The most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Rockville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Mall and the National Air and Space Museum.

About

Rockville is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 61,209. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 69,512 inhabitants.

The city was created 324 years ago in 1699.

Rockville is a city located in Montgomery County, Maryland. The city is home to over 65,000 residents and is located just north of Washington D.C. Rockville City is known for its historic charm and beautiful parks and trails.

Rockville City has a variety of different types of restaurants to choose from including American and Italian cuisine. There are also many shops that offer unique gifts such as jewelry, clothing and artwork. 

The city also has some great parks and trails where you can enjoy nature or take a leisurely walk with your family or friends. One of the most popular parks in Rockville is Rock Creek Regional Park where you can enjoy hiking, biking or even horseback riding!

Rockville locator map
Location of Rockville on Maryland map.

Quick Facts about Rockville

Population : 69,512 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Maryland (United States)
County : Montgomery County
Instagram username : city_of_rockville
Twitter username : Rockville411
Postal code : 20849, 20852, 20850, 20851, 20848, 20853, 20857, 20847
Phone Area Codes : 240, 301
Official name : Rockville
Named for : Rock Creek
Male population : 29340, 31405, 30815
Female population : 31869, 35015, 34356
Altitude : 449 feet / 137 meters
Capital city : Rockville is capital of Montgomery County
Establishment : January 01, 1700 (324 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone, America/New_York, UTC−04:00, UTC−05:00
Local time : 09:16:24 (18th December 2024)
Population growth : 11.94% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Rockville is located at 39°5'2"N 77°9'10"W (39.0840000, -77.1527600). It has 4 neighbors: Aspen Hill, Gaithersburg, North Bethesda and Potomac.

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Rockville has 4 neighbours.

  • Aspen Hill census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
  • Gaithersburg The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. Gaithersburg is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Gaithersburg Arts and Entertainment District and the Gaithersburg Metro Station.
  • North Bethesda A census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is located in the Washington metropolitan area. North Bethesda is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the North Bethesda Historical Society and the North Bethesda Central Library.
  • Potomac census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Demographics

The population of Rockville increased by 11.94% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1940 2,047 - 1940 United States Census
1950 6,934 70.48% 1950 United States Census
1970 66,420 89.56% 35015
2010 61,209 -8.51% census
2011 62,055 1.36% estimation process
2012 63,286 1.95% estimation process
2013 63,825 0.84% estimation process
2014 65,445 2.48% estimation process
2015 66,733 1.93% estimation process
2016 66,923 0.28% estimation process
2017 67,830 1.34% estimation process
2018 68,028 0.29% estimation process
2019 68,079 0.07% estimation process
2020 69,512 2.06% estimation process

Rockville zip code is 20850. County name: Montgomery, County fips: 24031

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Best Things to Do in Rockville

1 ZavaZone Rockville

Rating: 4.4 (545)

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ZavaZone Rockville

2 Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park

Rating: 4.6 (409)

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Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park

3 Rockville Civic Center

Rating: 4.6 (314)

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Rockville Civic Center

4 Welsh Park

Rating: 4.4 (240)

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Welsh Park

5 King Farm Park

Rating: 4.6 (226)

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King Farm Park

Where ot Eat in Rockville

1 matchbox

Rating: 4.2 (1741)

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matchbox

2 Miller's Ale House

Rating: 4.1 (1546)

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Miller's Ale House

3 IHOP

Rating: 4.2 (1426)

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IHOP

4 MISSION BBQ

Rating: 4.7 (1286)

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MISSION BBQ

5 Buffalo Wild Wings

Rating: 3.5 (792)

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Buffalo Wild Wings

Where to Stay in Rockville

1 Best Western Plus Rockville Hotel & Suites

Rating: 3.7 (1103)

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Best Western Plus Rockville Hotel & Suites

2 Hilton Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg

Rating: 4.4 (617)

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Hilton Garden Inn Rockville-Gaithersburg

3 Cambria Hotel Rockville

Rating: 4.4 (506)

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Cambria Hotel Rockville

4 Homewood Suites by Hilton Rockville-Gaithersburg

Rating: 4.4 (341)

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Rockville-Gaithersburg

Other Places in Rockville

1 City of Rockville

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City of Rockville

2 Rockville City Hall

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Rockville City Hall

3 Rockville City Hall

111 Maryland Ave 1st floor, Rockville, MD 20850 ➦ Show Map

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Rockville City Hall

4 Rockville City Mayor

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People born in Rockville (66)

People born in Rockville, including director and actor Spike Jonze, actress Paula Marshall, musician BT, .

List

  • Michael Davis (Producer, film director, writer) he was born in 01/08/1961
  • Jason Kravits (American actor) he was born in 28/05/1967
  • Scott Weinrich (American guitarist and singer) he was born in 29/09/1960
  • Elden Henson (American actor) he was born in 30/08/1977
  • Chris Coghlan (American baseball player) he was born in 18/06/1985
  • John William Jones (Confederate Army officer (1806-1871)) he was born in 14/04/1806
  • Helen Maroulis (American wrestler) she was born in 19/09/1991
  • John Montgomery Cooper (American ethnologist and priest) he was born in 28/10/1881
  • Jeff Tremaine (American filmmaker and showrunner) he was born in 04/09/1966
  • Jeph Jacques (comic author and illustrator) he was born in 17/06/1980
  • Jerome Dyson (American professional basketball player) he was born in 01/05/1987
  • Mike Curtis (American football player (1943-2020)) he was born in 27/03/1943
  • Tracy Jackson (American basketball player) he was born in 21/04/1959
  • Al Heagy (Chemist and lacross coach (1906-1990)) he was born in 03/12/1906
  • Raja Fenske (American actor) he was born in 25/09/1988
  • Bill Eagle (American baseball player) he was born in 25/07/1877
  • Bill Lamar (American baseball player) he was born in 21/03/1897
  • Bill White (leader of the American National Socialist Workers' Party, and former administrator of Overthrow.com) he was born in 29/05/1977

Schools in Rockville

College & universities near Rockville, MD

Code Name City ZIP
163426 Montgomery College Rockville (MD) 20850
455026 Omega Studios' School of Applied Recording Arts & Sciences Rockville (MD) 20852
447971 Hair Expressions Academy Rockville (MD) 20852
480693 Columbia Institute Silver Spring (MD) 20906-4503
434937 Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital Silver Spring (MD) 20902

Stations (23)

Amtrak & bus stations near Rockville, MD

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

Post offices near Rockville

Post Office Name City ZIP
Rockvill Post Office Rockville (MD) 20850
Twinbrook Post Office Rockville (MD) 20851
Pik Post Office Rockville (MD) 20852
Rockville Carrier Annex Post Office Rockville (MD) 20852
Suburban Window Scv Post Office Gaithersburg (MD) 20898

Other places with the same name (8)

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
Silver Spring 71,452 A 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

Rockville distances to largest Maryland cities