PlainZIP

Brookeville, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20833

Montgomery County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,735
153/sq mi
$204,375
Median income
$797,100
Median home value
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brookeville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
153
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20833 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20833 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brookeville, Montgomery County, Maryland, home to 7,735 residents across 50.7 square miles, a density of 153 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20833 skews affluent, with a median household income of $204,375 (79% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $69,016. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. The typical home here is valued at $797,100 (78% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,074 monthly, and 94.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Montgomery County, letting you compare 20833 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 20833

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brookeville, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20833.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20833, Brookeville, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,735

Population

50.7

Area (sq mi)

153

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20833?

45.2

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

14.1%

Foreign-Born

White 65.5%
African American 12.9%
Asian 7.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$204,375

Median Household Income

+79% vs state

$69,016

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20833 ranks nationally

Brookeville, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$204,375 Top 1% higher than 99% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,593

Total Housing Units

2,568

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.8%
Renter 5.2%

$797,100

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$2,074

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20833 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 186
2021 +8.4% 201
2022 +8.3% 218
2023 +4.5% 228
2024 -2.3% 222

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 144 business establishments in ZIP 20833, employing approximately 1,174 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,040,000.

144

Businesses

1,174

Employees

$51.0M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 21.5%
Construction 22 15.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 15 10.4%
Wholesale trade 8 5.6%
Retail trade 7 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 7 4.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.8%
Finance and insurance 4 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 20833 vs 20862 →

ZIP 20833 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20833 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 20833 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 20833 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
20862 Brinklow, MD 343 2.4 mi
20832 Olney, MD 24,965 3.8 mi
21036 Dayton, MD 2,114 3.4 mi
20860 Sandy Spring, MD 2,396 4.2 mi
21737 Glenelg, MD 1,458 3.9 mi
21029 Clarksville, MD 11,333 5.5 mi
21738 Glenwood, MD 3,268 5.5 mi
20861 Ashton, MD 1,875 4.8 mi
20777 Highland, MD 3,314 5.1 mi
20882 Gaithersburg, MD 14,063 5.2 mi

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Related Areas

Montgomery County Brookeville, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20833 in? ▼
ZIP code 20833 (Brookeville) is located in Montgomery County, Maryland. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 20833? ▼
ZIP code 20833 in Brookeville, MD has a population of 7,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20833? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20833 is $204,375, which is 168% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20833? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20833 is $797,100, which is 187% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20833? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20833 is White at 65.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20833? ▼
ZIP code 20833 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 1,174 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20833? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20833 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (31), Construction (22), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20833? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20833 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20833? ▼
In ZIP code 20833, 78.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 20833? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20833 is 32.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20833? ▼
In ZIP code 20833, approximately 94.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20833? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20833 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.