White Oak Maryland Map

About White Oak, Maryland

White Oak is a locality in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of 17,329. The population density is 2034.9 people per km². White Oak is located at 39.0398°N, 76.9930°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20904.

White Oak exists as a quiet assertion of the land, a place where the rolling terrain of Montgomery County begins to soften its edges before the broader sweep of the Piedmont. It lies 3.1 miles south-west of Fairland, MD (from Fairland, MD: bearing 217°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north-north-east of Silver Spring. Here, the scattered woodlands, a mix of mature oak and maple, offer a dappled shade that shifts with the sun's slow arc, and the air carries a damp, earthy scent after a spring rain. The houses, often set back from the country roads, speak of a deliberate spacing, each with its own patch of lawn, a testament to a desire for both privacy and a connection to the verdant surroundings. The occasional glimpse of a weathered barn or a fenced pasture hints at a pastoral undercurrent, a reminder of the agricultural roots that still hold sway in this particular corner of Maryland. The story of White Oak is one of quiet growth, shaped by the land and the people who have called it home. Historically, its economy was tethered to the soil, with farms producing a variety of crops and livestock, a legacy that continues to inform its character, even as newer developments have begun to weave themselves into the landscape. The proximity to larger centers of commerce and education has also played a role, drawing in residents who appreciate the blend of rural tranquility and accessible opportunity. While not a destination for grand monuments, White Oak possesses a distinctive charm in its understated presence, a place where the simple beauty of the Maryland countryside is allowed to speak for itself, unadorned and authentic.

About This White Oak Map Page

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

Detailed location data for White Oak includes the ZIP code (21014), telephone area code (240, 301, 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 White Oak is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.