ZIP Code 20860
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Sandy Spring · Montgomery County · Maryland
- Population
- 2,396
- Median home value
- $654,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.0%
- Land area
- 9.9 sq mi
243/sq mi
▲ 135% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.6
New York
ZIP code 20860 in Sandy Spring, Maryland has a population of 2,396. Median home value is $654,200, 135% above the US average. 57.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 20860 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.9 square miles in Sandy Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland. The area is home to 2,396 residents, producing a population density of 243 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 20860 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20860 sits at —, while per-capita income is $88,426. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $654,200 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,405 per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20860 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 20860 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 20860
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20860.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 6
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20860, Sandy Spring, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,396
Population
9.9
Area (sq mi)
243
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20860?
49.6
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
Female
19.3%
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?
$88,426
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
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?
798
Total Housing Units
735
Occupied Units
63
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$654,200
Median Home Value
+46% vs state
$1,405
Median Rent
1988
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
+14.7%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20860 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -5.8% | 170 |
| 2020 | +2.9% | 175 |
| 2021 | +5.0% | 183 |
| 2022 | +14.7% | 210 |
| 2024 | — | 233 |
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 62 business establishments in ZIP 20860, employing approximately 1,111 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,916,000.
62
Businesses
1,111
Employees
$53.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 25.8% |
| Construction | 9 | 14.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.8% |
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 20860 vs 20861 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20861 | Ashton, MD | 1,875 | 1.7 mi |
| 20862 | Brinklow, MD | 343 | 2.5 mi |
| 20832 | Olney, MD | 24,965 | 2.4 mi |
| 20905 | Silver Spring, MD | 18,044 | 3.2 mi |
| 20868 | Spencerville, MD | 790 | 3.6 mi |
| 20833 | Brookeville, MD | 7,735 | 4.2 mi |
| 20777 | Highland, MD | 3,314 | 3.7 mi |
| 20906 | Silver Spring, MD | 64,696 | 4.5 mi |
| 20759 | Fulton, MD | 3,355 | 5.4 mi |
| 21036 | Dayton, MD | 2,114 | 6.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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