Kensington Maryland Map

About Kensington, Maryland

Kensington is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,369. The population density is 1727.2 people per km². Kensington is located at 39.0257°N, 77.0764°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20895.

Kensington, Maryland, unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle slopes that lead the eye toward the broad shoulders of distant hills. It lies 1.5 miles south-west of Wheaton, MD (from Wheaton, MD: bearing 229°T), and is situated 9.3 miles north-north-west of Washington. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the faint perfume of blooming magnolias, a constant reminder of the verdant embrace of the region. Mature trees, their branches heavy with leaves, cast long, shifting shadows across sidewalks and the occasional neatly tended lawn, creating a dappled mosaic that shifts with the passing sun. The houses, many of them built in an earlier century, possess a quiet dignity, their porches and eaves speaking of generations who have watched the seasons turn from these very spots. The history of Kensington is one of careful growth, a story told in the enduring brick of its older buildings and the resilient spirit of its local businesses. Once a hub for the electric railway, its economic roots are intertwined with the transportation that connected it to the wider world, a legacy still visible in the repurposed structures that now house antique shops and independent bookstores, drawing visitors keen to explore its past. This particular locality has a reputation for its strong sense of community, a place where neighbours still know each other’s names and the pace of life allows for a lingering conversation on a quiet street corner, a deliberate counterpoint to the hurried pulse of the larger metropolitan area it borders.

About This Kensington Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Kensington, Maryland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kensington and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Kensington includes the ZIP code (21146), telephone area code (240, 301), county seat of Montgomery County (Rockville), and school district assignment (Montgomery County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kensington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.