ZIP Code 20862
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Brinklow · Montgomery County · Maryland
- Population
- 343
- Median income
- $189,667
- Median home value
- $810,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.6%
- Land area
- 3.0 sq mi
113/sq mi
▲ 149% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 191% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 56
New York
ZIP code 20862 in Brinklow, Maryland has a population of 343. The median household income is $189,667, which is 149% above the national average. Median home value is $810,600, 191% above the US average. 60.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 20862 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.0 square miles in Brinklow, Montgomery County, Maryland. The area is home to 343 residents, producing a population density of 113 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 20862 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20862 sits at $189,667 (66% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $94,108. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $810,600 (81% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20862 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, 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 20862 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 20862
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20862.
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 20862, Brinklow, 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
343
Population
3.0
Area (sq mi)
113
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20862?
56.0
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
2.8%
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?
$189,667
Median Household Income
+66% vs state
$94,108
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
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?
184
Total Housing Units
184
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$810,600
Median Home Value
+81% vs state
1975
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
+9.7%
YoY Change (2021)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20862 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | 172 |
| 2017 | — | 184 |
| 2019 | +4.3% | 192 |
| 2020 | +1.8% | 195 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 214 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 20862, employing approximately 170 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,189,000.
16
Businesses
170
Employees
$7.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 37.5% |
| Construction | 5 | 31.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 25.0% |
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 20862 vs 20860 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20860 | Sandy Spring, MD | 2,396 | 2.5 mi |
| 20861 | Ashton, MD | 1,875 | 2.4 mi |
| 20833 | Brookeville, MD | 7,735 | 2.4 mi |
| 20777 | Highland, MD | 3,314 | 2.8 mi |
| 21036 | Dayton, MD | 2,114 | 3.6 mi |
| 21737 | Glenelg, MD | 1,458 | 4.9 mi |
| 20832 | Olney, MD | 24,965 | 3.6 mi |
| 21029 | Clarksville, MD | 11,333 | 3.9 mi |
| 20905 | Silver Spring, MD | 18,044 | 5.1 mi |
| 21738 | Glenwood, MD | 3,268 | 6.7 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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