20855 -- U.S. ZIP code Municipality (1990): DERWOOD, Maryland All ZIPs for this municipality (1990): 20855 Population (2000): 17251 Housing Units (2000): 5535 Land area (2000): 14.379816 sq. miles (37.243550 sq. km) Water area (2000): 0.128363 sq. miles (0.332459 sq. km) Total area (2000): 14.508179 sq. miles (37.576009 sq. km) Located within: Maryland (MD) Location: 39.131705 N, 77.149819 W