Burtonsville
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland

Burtonsville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 9,498 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 489 ft (149 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Laurel, 2.3 miles E.
- 9,498residents (2020 Census)
- 489 ftelevation · 149 m
- 7.8 sq miland area · 20.3 km²
- 1,212 / sq mipopulation density
- 20866main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Burtonsville
Burtonsville is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is situated in the northeast corner of Montgomery County, right on the border of both Howard and Prince George's counties. It is considered a suburban town in the Washington metropolitan area.
It is twenty miles (32 km) southwest of downtown Baltimore, 16 miles (26 km) north of downtown Washington, D.C., and 25 miles (40 km) from Annapolis. Burtonsville recorded a population of 9,498 as of the 2020 census.
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Living in Burtonsville
- Median household income
- $134,276
- Median home value
- $488,800
- Median rent
- $2,358/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Burtonsville had 9,498 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,498 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,212 per sq mi (468 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burtonsville at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,498 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.84 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1238° N, 76.9339° W |
| ZIP codes | 20866, 20759, 20868 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2411750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Burtonsville
- West Laurel2.3 mi E
- Fulton2.4 mi NE
- Spencerville2.7 mi W
- Scaggsville3.0 mi NE
- Fairland3.1 mi S
- Konterra3.5 mi SE
- Cloverly3.5 mi SW
- Ashton-Sandy Spring3.9 mi NW
- North Laurel4.3 mi E
- Laurel4.4 mi SE
- Highland4.6 mi N
- Calverton4.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Burtonsville
What county is Burtonsville in?
Burtonsville is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Burtonsville, MD?
9,498 people lived in Burtonsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burtonsville, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20866. Other ZIP codes: 20759, 20868.
What is the elevation of Burtonsville?
489 feet (149 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Burtonsville?
West Laurel (2.3 mi), Fulton (2.4 mi), Spencerville (2.7 mi), Scaggsville (3.0 mi), Fairland (3.1 mi).
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