City

Burtonsville, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Maryland

👥16,499Population
💰$134,682Median HH Income▲ 76% above avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$434,400Median Home Value▲ 56% above avg
🎓55.2%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17%Hispanic: 15.5%Black: 44.8%Asian: 17.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White17.0%
Hispanic15.5%
Black44.8%
Asian17.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.24
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads55.2% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma134 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,233 (21.5%)
Some College807 (7.8%)
Associates1,469 (14.2%)
Bachelors1,110 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree4,615 (44.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 21.5%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 44.5%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad21.5%
Some College7.8%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate44.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.3%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.3%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$134,682 ▲ 76% above avg
Median Home Value$434,400 ▲ 56% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,203/mo
Total Housing Units5,142
Vacant Units86

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
35%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Burtonsville, MD

Burtonsville is a city in Maryland, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,499 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Burtonsville is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $134,682 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Burtonsville is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $434,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,203 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burtonsville is well-educated. 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 44.8%.

Burtonsville, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Burtonsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20866 16,499 $134,682 $434,400 $2,203 5.2% 55.2% 78.3%