Montgomery Village, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20886

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

33,282
2,745/sq mi
$98,542
Median income
$386,500
Median home value
43.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montgomery Village pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 20%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
2,745
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20886 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20886 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.1 square miles in Montgomery Village, Montgomery County, Maryland. The area is home to 33,282 residents, producing a population density of 2,745 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 20886 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20886 sits at $98,542 (14% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $45,834. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $386,500 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,918 per month, and 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20886 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 20886 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 20886

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20886.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20886, Montgomery Village, 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

33,282

Population

12.1

Area (sq mi)

2,745

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20886?

37.9

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

35.8%

Foreign-Born

White 29.0%
African American 23.7%
Asian 14.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%

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?

$98,542

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$45,834

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20886 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,542 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.3%

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

What does housing look like?

13,024

Total Housing Units

12,441

Occupied Units

583

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$386,500

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,918

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

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

+20.0%

YoY Change (2023)

297

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+197%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20886 have increased 20.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +197% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 198
2020 +8.6% 214
2021 +5.0% 225
2022 +9.9% 247
2023 +20.0% 297

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 281 business establishments in ZIP 20886, employing approximately 2,734 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,307,000.

281

Businesses

2,734

Employees

$117.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 38 13.5%
Construction 36 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 35 12.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 8.5%
Retail trade 21 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 19 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 3.6%
Finance and insurance 10 3.6%
Educational services 7 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.5%
Information 5 1.8%
Wholesale trade 3 1.1%

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 20886 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 20886 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 20886 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 20886 ranks #9 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
20879 Gaithersburg, MD 24,360 1.2 mi
20877 Gaithersburg, MD 34,321 2.7 mi
20899 Gaithersburg, MD 142 2.8 mi
20880 Washington Grove, MD 450 3.0 mi
20876 Germantown, MD 25,496 2.9 mi
20850 Rockville, MD 46,340 6.2 mi
20882 Gaithersburg, MD 14,063 4.5 mi
20855 Derwood, MD 14,295 4.4 mi
20878 Gaithersburg, MD 62,446 5.6 mi
20872 Damascus, MD 13,104 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20886 in?
ZIP code 20886 (Montgomery Village) 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 20886?
ZIP code 20886 in Montgomery Village, MD has a population of 33,282 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20886?
The median household income in ZIP 20886 is $98,542, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20886?
The median home value in ZIP 20886 is $386,500, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20886?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20886 is White at 29.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20886?
ZIP code 20886 has 281 business establishments employing approximately 2,734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20886?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20886 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (52), Health care and social assistance (38), Construction (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20886?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20886 increased by 20.0% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 197%. 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 20886?
In ZIP code 20886, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.3% 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 20886?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20886 is 33.6 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 20886?
In ZIP code 20886, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20886?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20886 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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