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 High-density area
- $204,375
- Median income Above-median income area
- $797,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20833 (Brookeville, MD) fell -2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.6 in 2023 to 222.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,016. The poverty rate is 5.8%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $797,100 (78% above the average Maryland ZIP), while 94.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,074.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 20833 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade 8
Wholesale trade
8 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 20833?
45.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
14.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$69,016
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20833 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Brookeville, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$204,375 Top 5% higher than 95% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,593housing units
2,593
Total Housing Units
2,568
Occupied Units
25
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$797,100
Median Home Value
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 20832
Olney (20832)
24,965 residents
- 20882
Gaithersburg (20882)
14,063 residents
- 21029
Clarksville (21029)
11,333 residents
- 20833 7,735
Brookeville (20833)
7,735 residents
- 20777 3,314
Highland (20777)
3,314 residents
- 21738 3,268
Glenwood (21738)
3,268 residents
- 20860 2,396
Sandy Spring (20860)
2,396 residents
- 21036 2,114
Dayton (21036)
2,114 residents
- 20861 1,875
Ashton (20861)
1,875 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20833 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20833 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21737
Glenelg (21737)
$250,000 median income
- 21738
Glenwood (21738)
$250,000 median income
- 21029
Clarksville (21029)
$243,542 median income
- 20777
Highland (20777)
$226,146 median income
- 21036
Dayton (21036)
$218,036 median income
- 20833
Brookeville (20833)
$204,375 median income
- 20862
Brinklow (20862)
$189,667 median income
- 20882
Gaithersburg (20882)
$184,136 median income
- 20832
Olney (20832)
$168,524 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20833, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,735 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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