🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

20842

Dickerson

ZIP Code 20842 is a standard zip code serving Dickerson, Dickerson, Maryland (MD), in Montgomery County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,824 with a median household income of $78,608. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Maryland (MD)
County: Montgomery
City: Dickerson
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.212600
Longitude: -77.419900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 52.47 mi²
Water Area: 3.49 mi²
Population Density: 35.0 people per mi² (30th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.304737°N, 39.114637°S, -77.319526°E, -77.527685°W

With 1,824 residents spread across 52.47 square miles, this area has a population density of 35.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,824

Population

35th percentile

$78,608

Median Income

85th percentile

$470,900

Median Home Value

95th percentile

52.47 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 20842 is $78,608, and the median home value is $470,900. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

781

Total Units

705

Occupied Units

90.3%

Occupancy Rate

Similar ZIP Codes in Maryland

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Maryland.

21904

Port Deposit

$68,125

21917

Colora

$85,234

21403

Annapolis

$83,056

20692

Valley Lee

$74,919

20879

Gaithersburg

$89,182

20634

Great Mills

$79,944

20886

Montgomery Village

$77,136

21778

Rocky Ridge

$78,158

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.