20862 ZIP Code — Brinklow, MD

Montgomery County, Maryland

ZIP code 20862 is located in Brinklow, Maryland, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 1.58 square miles and serves a population of 268 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 20862

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $836,700.

The gap between median ($192,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 20862 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

268

population

1.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20862 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20862

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City	Status
Brinklow	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	268
Population density	170 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	1.58 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.1805
Longitude	-77.0144
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	240/301

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	20.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	24.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	44.0%	31.9%	30.1%
Over $200k	17.6%	23.3%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

268

Population

170

People per sq mi

63.2

Median age

$192,083

Median household income

$76,687

Per capita income

$836,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

76.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	13	4.9%
18 and over	255	95.1%
65 and over	127	47.4%
Median age	63.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.4%

Two or more races 14.8%

Hispanic or Latino 11.8%

Group	Count	%
White	223	73.4%
Two or more races	45	14.8%
Hispanic or Latino	36	11.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	20.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	24.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	44.0%	31.9%	30.1%
Over $200k	17.6%	23.3%	13.4%

$150k–$200k 52.1%

$200k+ 47.9%

Range	% of households
$150k–$200k	52.1%
$200k+	47.9%
Median income	$192,083

Housing

Home values

$500k–$1M 83.3%

$1M+ 16.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$836,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	61.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	6.3%
4 bedrooms	55.2%
5+ bedrooms	38.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.5%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	42.7%
3 or more	44.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	54.2%
Fuel oil	22.9%
Solar	13.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	13	13.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	78.1%
Average household size	2.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.7%	25.0%
Married	89.3%	58.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.7%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 15.8%

Some college, no degree 7.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 39.6%

Graduate / professional 36.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	76.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	13	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.2%

Other services 20.5%

Construction 19.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Professional & management 7.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.1%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	6.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.8%
Government	34.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.6%
Retirement income	70.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	20.3%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.4%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	14.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.6%
Depression	16.4%
Fair or poor health	8.9%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	7.0%
No health insurance	7.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	74.7%
Cholesterol screening	94.7%
Teeth loss	6.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.4%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	268	100.0%
Spanish	21	7.8%
Other Indo-European	21	7.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	268	100.0%
Born in same state	257	95.9%
Born in different state	80	29.9%
Foreign born	11	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	101	37.7%
English	11	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20862

What city is ZIP code 20862 in?

ZIP code 20862 is primarily assigned to Brinklow, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 20862 in?

ZIP code 20862 falls within Montgomery County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 20862 have an older population?

47% of residents in ZIP code 20862 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 20862?

76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 20862 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 20862 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20862?

The median household income in ZIP code 20862 is $192,083, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 20862 in?

ZIP code 20862 observes the EST timezone.