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ZIP code 20842: Dickerson, MD

20842 is a ZIP code in Dickerson, Maryland, mainly in Montgomery County, part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. About 2,369 people live here.

Population
2,369
Median household income
$204,013
Typical home value
$730,500+1.1% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,777gross, per month
Median age
48.5
Homeowners
82.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 20842 details

CityDickerson
StateMaryland
CountyMontgomery County (also partly Frederick County)
Metro areaWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area55.7 sq mi, plus 2.4 sq mi of water
Population density43 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher52% of adults 25+
Average commute41.3 minutes
Center coordinates39.19988, -77.41527

Median rent in 20842 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$1,580/mo
3 bedrooms$1,723/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 20842

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
20839Beallsville, MD1.5 mi158
20838Barnesville, MD2.9 mi306
20841Boyds, MD5.1 mi9,969
20837Poolesville, MD5.8 mi6,699
21790Tuscarora, MD6.4 mi170
20176Leesburg, VA6.5 mi51,471
21710Adamstown, MD7.5 mi4,661
20874Germantown, MD7.6 mi62,738

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 20842?

A typical home in ZIP code 20842 is worth about $730,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $204,013 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Maryland average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $730,500 homeWhat can a $204,013 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 20842

What city is ZIP code 20842?

ZIP code 20842 is in Dickerson, MD, in Montgomery County.

What county is ZIP code 20842 in?

20842 is mainly in Montgomery County, Maryland, and partly in Frederick County.

What is the population of ZIP code 20842?

About 2,369 people live in ZIP code 20842, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 20842 in?

20842 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.