| ZIP Code | 20872 |
|---|---|
| City | Damascus |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 227/240/301 |
| Elevation | 769 ft |
| Latitude | 39.299203 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.206561 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.0% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 216 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,863 (21.3%) |
| Some College | 776 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 1,170 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 627 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,097 (46.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $132,804 ▲ 74% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $478,300 ▲ 72% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,675/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,850 |
| Vacant Units | 225 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,850 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 225 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 20872 is located in Damascus, Maryland, within Montgomery County. With a population of 13,138, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.2 years. Economically, 20872 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $132,804 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20872 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $478,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,675 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 20872 is majority White (62.86%). Residents are well-educated — 54.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20872 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 20872 in Damascus, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,138 residents, a median household income of $132,804, and a median home value of $478,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.