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Damascus, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20872

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

13,104
243/sq mi
$141,050
Median income
$504,300
Median home value
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Damascus pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
243
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20872 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20872 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Damascus, Montgomery County, Maryland, home to 13,104 residents across 53.9 square miles, a density of 243 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20872 skews affluent, with a median household income of $141,050 (24% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $55,057. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $504,300 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,809 per month, and 88.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 36 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 20872 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 20872

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Damascus, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20872.

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 20872, Damascus, 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

13,104

Population

53.9

Area (sq mi)

243

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20872?

41.3

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

20.0%

Foreign-Born

White 58.3%
African American 8.3%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%

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?

$141,050

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$55,057

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

36.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20872 ranks nationally

Damascus, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$141,050 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. 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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,826

Total Housing Units

4,659

Occupied Units

167

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$504,300

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,809

Median Rent

1983

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20872 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 191
2021 +9.6% 209
2022 +10.4% 231
2023 +5.0% 242
2024 +8.5% 263

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 258 business establishments in ZIP 20872, employing approximately 2,155 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,777,000.

258

Businesses

2,155

Employees

$85.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 49 19.0%
Other services (except public administration) 39 15.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 13.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 12.4%
Retail trade 25 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 20 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 19 7.4%
Finance and insurance 10 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.9%
Manufacturing 3 1.2%
Wholesale trade 3 1.2%
Information 3 1.2%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 20872 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 20872 ranks #7 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 20872 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 20872 ranks #7 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
20871 Clarksburg, MD 13,130 4.1 mi
20876 Germantown, MD 25,496 5.8 mi
21770 Monrovia, MD 5,164 4.7 mi
20882 Gaithersburg, MD 14,063 5.6 mi
20886 Montgomery Village, MD 33,282 7.8 mi
21754 Ijamsville, MD 6,323 5.9 mi
20899 Gaithersburg, MD 142 10.2 mi
21771 Mount Airy, MD 29,563 7.8 mi
20879 Gaithersburg, MD 24,360 8.7 mi
21774 New Market, MD 11,662 8.7 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20872 in? ▼
ZIP code 20872 (Damascus) 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 20872? ▼
ZIP code 20872 in Damascus, MD has a population of 13,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20872? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20872 is $141,050, which is 85% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20872? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20872 is $504,300, which is 81% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20872? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20872 is White at 58.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20872? ▼
ZIP code 20872 has 258 business establishments employing approximately 2,155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20872? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20872 are: Construction (49), Other services (except public administration) (39), Professional, scientific, and technical services (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20872? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20872 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 20872? ▼
In ZIP code 20872, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.3% 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 20872? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20872 is 36.2 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 20872? ▼
In ZIP code 20872, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20872? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20872 is 4.1% 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.