Wheaton Maryland Map

About Wheaton, Maryland

Wheaton is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 52,926. The population density is 2920.3 people per km². Wheaton is located at 39.0398°N, 77.0553°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20906.

Wheaton lies at a gentle incline, where the rolling terrain of Montgomery County begins its subtle descent toward the Potomac. It lies 2.9 miles south-south-east of Aspen Hill, MD (from Aspen Hill, MD: bearing 161°T), and is situated 3.7 miles north-north-west of Silver Spring. Here, the air carries the damp, earthy scent of mature deciduous forests, their canopies dense enough to filter the late afternoon sun into shifting mosaics of emerald and gold on the forest floor. The landscape is a study in cultivated wildness, with manicured lawns giving way to untamed woods, and the occasional glint of a distant rooftop peeking through the verdant embrace. It’s a place where the persistent chirping of unseen cicadas forms a constant, almost palpable hum, a sound that seems to resonate from the very soil itself. The history of Wheaton is deeply entwined with the growth of the Washington metropolitan area, a story of quiet expansion and evolving identity. Once largely agricultural, the land now hums with a different kind of energy, fueled by its proximity to the federal government and its burgeoning commercial centers. The local economy thrives on a diverse mix of retail, professional services, and a growing presence in the technology sector, drawing a steady stream of commuters who contribute to the town’s vibrant, if sometimes bustling, daytime character. Landmarks like the historic Wheaton Plaza, a long-standing fixture, speak to its evolution from a more rural outpost to a dynamic suburban hub, a place that has quietly absorbed and adapted the currents of change.

About This Wheaton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Wheaton, 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 Wheaton and Montgomery County.

Detailed location data for Wheaton includes the ZIP code (20902), telephone area code (410, 443), 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 Wheaton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.