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Potomac, Maryland Area Information

Potomac is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, named for the nearby Potomac River. The population was 44,822 at the 2000 census. The Potomac area is known for its very affluent and highly-educated residents. CNNMoney.com placed Potomac seventh on its list of top-earning American towns for 2008, one place ahead of neighboring McLean, Virginia.[1] Potomac is also the seventh top-educated American small town according to Forbes.[2] Many citizens living in Potomac work in Washington, D.C..

Potomac is located at 39°1′22″N 77°11′11″W / 39.02278°N 77.18639°W / 39.02278; -77.18639 (39.022694, -77.186423).[3] The geographical focal point of Potomac is Potomac Village, a small cluster of upscale shops and businesses at the intersection of Maryland State Highway 189 (Falls Road, which connects the Great Falls of the Potomac River in the south to Rockville in the north) and Maryland State Highway 190 (River Road, which runs from western Montgomery County into Washington, D.C.) Saint Francis Episcopal Church, two gas stations (Texaco and BP), and two grocery stores (Safeway and Giant) serve Potomac Village.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 26.6 mi² (68.8 km²). 25.2 mi² (65.2 km²) of it is land and 1.4 mi² (3.6 km²) of it (5.20%) is water. It includes the ZIP Code 20854 for properties and 20859 for US Post Office Boxes. The North Potomac ZIP Codes include 20878, 20854, and 20850 as defined by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's (M-NCPPC) Potomac Subregion Master Plan as well as the North Potomac Citizens Association (NPCA).

Each year during mid-October local business and community participate in Potomac Day. This is a celebration of the community and the years happenings. Events include a parade, crafts show, food vendors, and free giveaways. Potomac Day is normally held in Potomac Village.

Information from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potomac,_Maryland