20872 ZIP Code – Damascus, Maryland
20872 is a ZIP code serving Damascus, Maryland in Montgomery County with a population of approximately 12,932 residents. The median household income is $129,775 — above the Maryland average and well above the national average. At $459,000, median home values run well above the national average, with 88.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,741 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 91% single-family (decreasing), 9% apartments (increasing).
At 3.0%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate of 3.7% is well below the U.S. average. 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. At 41.2, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 20871, 21770, 20882.
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ZIP 20872 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 20872 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $129k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $459k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,741 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.2 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.7% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 20871 – Clarksburg
- 21770 – Monrovia
- 20882 – Gaithersburg
- 20876 – Germantown
- 21754 – Ijamsville
- 20886 – Montgomery Village
- 21771 – Mount Airy
- 21797 – Woodbine
- 20879 – Gaithersburg
- 21774 – New Market
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20871 | CLARKSBURG | 27,420 | $162,472 |
| 21770 | MONROVIA | 7,786 | $175,809 |
| 20882 | GAITHERSBURG | 13,962 | $171,903 |
| 20876 | GERMANTOWN | 26,572 | $107,542 |
| 21754 | IJAMSVILLE | 7,260 | $179,068 |