Damascus, MD ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Damascus, Maryland: 20872 and 20882. Together they are home to 27,734 residents in 9,352 households. That is more than the 17,640 people counted inside Damascus Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $141,050 in 20872 to $184,136 in 20882.
Damascus Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 17,640 |
| Households | 5,903 |
| Median household income | $158,883 |
| Median home value | $528,400 |
| Median age | 41.5 |
| Median rent | $1,792 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 27,734 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 9,352 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $141,050 (20872) to $184,136 (20882) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $162,671 |
| Homeowners | 92.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 20 routes, 9,685 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Damascus: 20882 ($184,136)
- Most residents: 20872 (13,983 people)
- Highest homeownership: 20882 (96.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 20872 (34.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 20872 (9.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 20872 (41.3 years)
- Highest median home value: 20882 ($737,400)
Every ZIP code in Damascus
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20872 | Damascus | 13,983 | 4,659 | $141,050 | $504,300 | 88.9% | 34.9% | 9.0% | 9 | 5,133 | 45% of its land; mailing city |
| 20882 | Gaithersburg | 13,751 | 4,693 | $184,136 | $737,400 | 96.3% | 33.2% | 6.2% | 11 | 4,814 | 14% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Damascus when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Damascus Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Damascus. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Damascus.
Counties
- Montgomery County — 48 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Gaithersburg — 5 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Damascus, MD?
- 20872 and 20882. A ZIP code is listed for Damascus when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Damascus Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Damascus.
- What is the population of Damascus, MD?
- The Census Bureau counts 17,640 residents inside Damascus Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Damascus hold 27,734 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Damascus, MD?
- $158,883 inside Damascus Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $141,050 to $184,136.
- Which Damascus ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 20882, at $184,136, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Damascus, MD?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 20 carrier routes reaching 9,685 residential and 261 business mailboxes.
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