20872 ZIP Code
Damascus, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20872 |
| City/Town: | Damascus |
| County: | Montgomery |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,932 |
| Median Household Income: | $129,775 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,785 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,757 |
| Median Home Value: | $459,000 |
| Land Area: | 19.9 sq miles
51.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2992, -77.2066 |
Population Information (20872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,932 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,356 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,576 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 626 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 778 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 800 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,123 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 704 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,337 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,812 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,675 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,080 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 983 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,173 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 628 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 213 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $459,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,741 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,757 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,497 | 94.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 260 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,977 | 88.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 520 | 11.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,901 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 204 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 337 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,834 | 20.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,761 | 19.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 653 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,455 | 27.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,657 | 18.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20872 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $129,775 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $150,083 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $144,069 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,785 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,653 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,316 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 331 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,820 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,949 | 67.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,606 | 22.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 758 | 10.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,916 | 68.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,557 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 5 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 745 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 889 | 6.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 820 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,437 | 11.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,918 | 14.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 37 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 320 | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,545 | 11.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20872 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 171 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 22 | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 134 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 241 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 348 | 7.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 330 | 7.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 399 | 8.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 955 | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 730 | 16.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,167 | 26.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20872 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,158 | 70.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 256 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 144 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 18 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,562 | 21.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 38.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20872 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 137 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 607 | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 257 | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 54 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 618 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 261 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 239 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 532 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,155 | 15.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,797 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 531 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 340 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 788 | 10.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (20872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,559 | 97.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,974 | 77.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,223 | 32.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 349 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20872 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,961 | 88.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,360 | 30.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,040 | 23.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 75 | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 37 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 171 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20872 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,466 | 72.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 807 | 17.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 13 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 28 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 79 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 324 | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 40 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20872 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 91 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 442 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 647 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,425 | 30.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 956 | 20.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 456 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 333 | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 139 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 247 | 5.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20872 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 24 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 58 | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 697 | 14.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,606 | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,855 | 39.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 517 | 10.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20872 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,478 | 32.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 148 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,169 | 48.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 560 | 12.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 93 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 30 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20872 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 87 | 1.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,057 | 23.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,872 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,481 | 32.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20872 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 56 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 37 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 122 | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 333 | 8.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,947 | 49.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,250 | 31.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 232 | 5.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20872 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,418 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $701 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,741 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.38 |
Households (20872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,497 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,787 | 62.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,080 | 24.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 543 | 12.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 920 | 20.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,466 | 32.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,405 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.87 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20872 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,204 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,621 | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,964 | 57.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 63 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 539 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,638 | 31.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20872 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,438 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 139 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 160 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,305 | 38.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 979 | 28.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 855 | 24.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,197 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 830 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,908 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,126 | 8.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 104 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 370 | 32.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 652 | 57.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20872 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,586 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,160 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 793 | 68.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 316 | 27.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 136 | 11.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 51 | 4.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20872 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,062 | 85.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 344 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,870 | 543.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,870 | 543.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,870 | 543.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 151 | 43.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 337 | 98.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 898 | 261.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 18 | 5.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20872 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,306 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,627 | 78.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,679 | 21.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,549 | 12.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 392 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 371 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 367 | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20872 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,497 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,406 | 98.0% | 89.4% |
Damascus, MD20872