20871 scores 9.1 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (below average walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20871?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20871 is Shady Grove, about 10 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 20871?

In 20871, median rent is $2,233 a month and the median home value is $592,200, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20871?

Police reported 496 incidents in 20871 between 2025-10-24 and 2026-10-23: 13 violent and 236 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Clarksburg, MD 20871?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Clarksburg, MD 20871

At the northern end of the I-270 corridor, Clarksburg has grown quickly around Clarksburg Town Center, Cabin Branch and Arora Hills. Shady Grove is about ten miles south, so commuting means I-270 or a park-and-ride bus. Most homes are newer townhouses and single-family houses in HOA-managed communities, which often set rules on where trucks can park and when.

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Clarksburg, MD 20871 at a glance.

ZIP 20871, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.

Safety496incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability9.1Below average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants17popular spotswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes4cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools21schoolswithin 5 miles · 18 public, 3 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People27,420residentsmedian household income $162,472See the data

Top picks near 20871

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

Manhattan Pizza - Clarksburg
Pizza Restaurant · $ · 23221 Stringtown Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.4
1,020 reviews · 0.4 mi
Gateway Cafe
Cafe · $ · 22610 Gateway Center Dr, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.5
298 reviews · 0.1 mi
La Pote-ria
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 22705 Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.7
121 reviews · 0.5 mi
K2 Cafe and Kitchen Clarksburg
Coffee Shop · $ · 23329 Frederick Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.8
102 reviews · 0.4 mi
BAKED POTATO HOUSE
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 22705 Clarksburg Rd 922 ground floor, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.5
50 reviews · 0.4 mi
Bokados
American Restaurant · $ · 22705 Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.4
27 reviews · 0.4 mi

Reported crime around 20871.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

496 incidents in 20871, 2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

ViolentIn check
PropertyIn check
Other

Showing 114 incidents.

Source: Montgomery County Police (MD) · covers about 94% of the ZIP; the rest is policed by departments that don't publish incident locations

Violent crimes

Below the U.S. rate

0.5 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 3.6

Property crimes

236

Below the U.S. rate

8.6 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 19.2

All reported

496

2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

Same police data as the map. Violent and property follow the FBI's categories (simple assault, vandalism and fraud count as other). U.S. rates: FBI, Crime in the Nation 2023. ZIPs with shops or offices count incidents against residents only, so their rates read higher.

Life without a car around 20871.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Clarksburg, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.

1 grocery store and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20871

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Harris Teeter22700 Sweet Shrub Dr, Clarksburg1.7 mi

Nearest Metro stations

No Metro stations within 2 miles.

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20871. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

You'll likely drive to shop

Nearest: Harris Teeter, 1.7 mi

Nearest Metro station

10 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Shady Grove

EPA Walkability Index

9.1 / 20

Below average walkable

Average of 2 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 20871.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Clarksburg, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

La Pote-ria
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 22705 Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.7
121 reviews · 0.5 mi
Gateway Cafe
Cafe · $ · 22610 Gateway Center Dr, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.5
298 reviews · 0.1 mi
BAKED POTATO HOUSE
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 22705 Clarksburg Rd 922 ground floor, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.5
50 reviews · 0.4 mi
Manhattan Pizza - Clarksburg
Pizza Restaurant · $ · 23221 Stringtown Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.4
1,020 reviews · 0.4 mi
Bokados
American Restaurant · $ · 22705 Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.4
27 reviews · 0.4 mi
Mangia Fresh
Italian Restaurant · $ · 22705 Clarksburg Rd #934, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.4
13 reviews · 0.4 mi
Charleys Cheesesteaks
Sandwich Shop · $ · 22704 Clarksburg Rd Ste 850, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.0
343 reviews · 0.4 mi
China Spring
Chinese Restaurant · $ · 23209 Stringtown Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
3.8
223 reviews · 0.3 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 22675 Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
3.8
43 reviews · 0.6 mi
Bubbakoo's Burritos
Restaurant · $ · 22705 Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
3.7
53 reviews · 0.4 mi
MAKI OF JAPAN
Japanese Restaurant · $ · Boyds, MD 20841, USA
2.2
52 reviews · 0.4 mi
Clarksburg Tavern
Restaurant · $$ · 23315 Frederick Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.1
880 reviews · 0.4 mi

The most popular coffee near 20871.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Clarksburg, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

K2 Cafe and Kitchen Clarksburg
Coffee Shop · $ · 23329 Frederick Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.8
102 reviews · 0.4 mi
Gateway Cafe
Cafe · $ · 22610 Gateway Center Dr, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.5
298 reviews · 0.1 mi
Health Pub
Cafe · 22705 Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
5.0
4 reviews · 0.5 mi
Kung Fu Tea
Tea House · 22705 Clarksburg Rd Unit #868, Clarksburg, MD 20871, USA
4.0
258 reviews · 0.5 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

18 / 3

Closest schools

Little Bennett Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.2 mi
Clarksburg Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.9 mi
Wilson Wims Elementary School
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.9 mi
Cedar Grove Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
2.4 mi
Clarksburg High
public · high · grades 09–12
2.6 mi
GREEN VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
private · elementary
2.7 mi
Snowden Farm Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
2.8 mi
Hallie Wells Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
2.8 mi
Rocky Hill Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
2.9 mi
John T. Baker Middle School
public · middle · grades 06–08
3.0 mi
Cabin Branch Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
3.0 mi
Lois P. Rockwell Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
3.2 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Clarksburg.

Air quality

64 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.1 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20871.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

27,420

Suburban

Median age

37.4

A mix of ages

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$162,472

High incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$592,200

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$2,233/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

88.2%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

66.5%

Highly educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

34.2 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Montgomery County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
74.5%
Trump
21.7%
Other
3.9%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
78.6%
Trump
19.0%
Other
2.4%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
74.7%
Trump
19.4%
Other
5.9%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Clarksburg 20871: what to know.

Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
The Beltway, I-270 and I-95 make moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, traffic costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 20871 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 20871, from the same public data as the report above.

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20871 scores 9.1 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (below average walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.