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Damascus, MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20872, 20882.

Population

17,640

Land area

14.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,239

ZIP codes

2

Damascus and its ZIP codes

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Damascus at a glance

  • Damascus is 94% denser than Maryland as a whole.
  • It is the 78th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
  • Households here earn a median of $158,883 a year, 53% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $528,400 (26% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,792 a month.

Local data for Damascus, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Damascus, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$158,883

Poverty rate

3.7%

Median home value

$528,400

Median rent

$1,792/mo

Homeownership

90.1%

Bachelor's or higher

49.0%

Median age

41.5

Average commute

37.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,029), Salvadoran Americans (1,701), Irish Americans (1,514).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Damascus.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$96,368

456,358 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$104,882

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$17.22B

FY 2026, $16,210 per person

PPP loans

$12.85M

330 loans, 1,885 jobs reported

Montgomery County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Damascus, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone62.1%
  • Carpooled8.2%
  • Public transit1.5%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home26.5%

Average one-way commute: 37.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Damascus, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Damascus, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.8%

U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts

Diabetes

9.3%

U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts

Smoking

8.3%

U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

ZIP codes in Damascus

2 in or overlapping Damascus. Population shown

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Cities near Damascus

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Green ValleyCensus-designated place5.1 mi17.1
ClarksburgCensus-designated place5.2 mi9.6
LaytonsvilleTown5.2 mi1
Montgomery VillageCensus-designated place6.5 mi3.9
Flower HillCensus-designated place6.8 mi2.1
Ten Mile CreekCensus-designated place7 mi5.8
MonroviaCensus-designated place7.3 mi2.2
GermantownCensus-designated place7.7 mi17
Mount AiryTown7.9 mi4.1
LisbonCensus-designated place8.4 mi1.5
UrbanaCensus-designated place8.5 mi7.8
Washington GroveTown8.9 mi0.3
New MarketTown8.9 mi1.8
GaithersburgCity9.2 mi10.3
BrookevilleTown9.6 mi0.1
RedlandCensus-designated place9.8 mi7.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Damascus, MD in?
Damascus is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Damascus, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Damascus include 20872, 20882.
What is the population of Damascus, MD?
About 17,640 people live in Damascus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Damascus?
Nearby places include Green Valley (5.1 mi), Clarksburg (5.2 mi), Laytonsville (5.2 mi), Montgomery Village (6.5 mi), Flower Hill (6.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023