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Clarksburg, MD
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20871, 20876.
Population
30,487
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,162
ZIP codes
2
Clarksburg and its ZIP codes
Clarksburg at a glance
- Clarksburg is about 4.9 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 43rd among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $176,678, 70% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $679,400 (62% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,495 a month.
Local data for Clarksburg, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarksburg, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$176,678
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$679,400
Median rent
$2,495/mo
Homeownership
89.9%
Bachelor's or higher
69.0%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
34.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (5,234), Irish Americans (2,157), Chinese Americans (2,019).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Clarksburg.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$96,368
456,358 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,882
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$17.2B
FY 2026, $16,210 per person
How people get to work
Clarksburg, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.4%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home30.5%
Average one-way commute: 34.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarksburg, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,849
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,029
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 25°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clarksburg, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.9%
U.S. 33.3% -10.4 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
6.6%
U.S. 12.8% -6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Clarksburg
2 in or overlapping Clarksburg. Population shown
Cities near Clarksburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Mile CreekCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.8 |
| GermantownCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 17 |
| Montgomery VillageCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.9 |
| DamascusCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 14.2 |
| Flower HillCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.1 |
| BarnesvilleTown | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| LaytonsvilleTown | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| GaithersburgCity | 6.9 mi | 10.3 |
| Washington GroveTown | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| UrbanaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 17.1 |
| North PotomacCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 6.5 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 7.2 |
| DarnestownCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 16.4 |
| PoolesvilleTown | 9.2 mi | 3.9 |
| MonroviaCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarksburg, MD in?
- Clarksburg is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Clarksburg, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clarksburg include 20871, 20876.
- What is the population of Clarksburg, MD?
- About 30,487 people live in Clarksburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarksburg?
- Nearby places include Ten Mile Creek (2.5 mi), Germantown (3.3 mi), Montgomery Village (4.4 mi), Damascus (5.2 mi), Flower Hill (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023