| Official Zip Code Name | Dickerson |
| Zip Code State | Maryland |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Montgomery |
| Secondary County: | Frederick |
| Area Code | 227 / 240 / 301 |
| Current Population: | 1824 |
| Racial Majority: | White 76.9% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 78.8% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income | $112444 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $173030 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 34.7 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 259 - 509 ft. |
| Area | 52 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 39.20334300, -77.43235000 |
The current unemployment level in 20842 is 5.7% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 3.4% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 6.1% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 20842 decreased to 1824 from 1848 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 20842 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 20842 public schools is White. 13.3% of students in 20842 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1445 | 76.9% | 1542 | -6% |
| Black Or African American | 77 | 4.1% | 124 | -38% |
| Hispanic | 318 | 16.92% | 96 | +231% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 3 | -100% |
| Asian | 39 | 2.08% | 19 | +105% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 39 | 0% | 39 | -100% |
| White | 78.8% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 6.1% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 6.7% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1824 | 1848 |
| Male Population | 49.30% | |
| Female Population | 50.70% | |
| Total Households | 705 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 13.3% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $112444 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 23.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 17.60% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 58.60% |
| 20842 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Maryland District 6 | David Trone | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Maryland Congressional Districts | ||
| 20176 - Leesburg |
| 20839 - Beallsville |
| 20837 - Poolesville |
| 20871 - Clarksburg |
| 21710 - Adamstown |
| 20838 - Barnesville |
| 21704 - Frederick |
| 20841 - Boyds |
| 21790 - Tuscarora |
| 21754 - Ijamsville |
| Barnesville, MD |
Zip Code 20842 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 24 | 26 | 33 | 42 | 52 | 60 | 65 | 63 | 56 | 44 | 36 | 28 | 44 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 41 | 46 | 55 | 66 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 68 | 57 | 46 | 65 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.16 | 2.7 | 3.71 | 3.26 | 4.4 | 3.87 | 3.81 | 3.46 | 4.06 | 3.36 | 3.29 | 3.08 | 42.16 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 20842 | |
|---|---|
| Poolesville High School | Montgomery |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 20842 | |
|---|---|
| Poole Middle School | Montgomery |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 20842 | |
|---|---|
| Monocacy Elementary School | Montgomery |
| Poolesville Elementary School | Montgomery |