| ZIP Code | 20866 |
|---|---|
| City | Burtonsville |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 227/301 |
| Elevation | 442 ft |
| Latitude | 39.10928 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.933948 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.24 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.2% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 134 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,233 (21.5%) |
| Some College | 807 (7.8%) |
| Associates | 1,469 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,110 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,615 (44.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $134,682 ▲ 76% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $434,400 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,203/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,142 |
| Vacant Units | 86 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,142 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 86 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.24 |
ZIP code 20866 is located in Burtonsville, Maryland, within Montgomery County. With a population of 16,499, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 20866 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $134,682 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20866 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $434,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,203 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 20866 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 44.8%. Residents are well-educated — 55.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20866 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 20866 in Burtonsville, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,499 residents, a median household income of $134,682, and a median home value of $434,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.