| ZIP Code | 20601 |
|---|---|
| City | Waldorf |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Charles County |
| Area Code | 227/240/301 |
| Elevation | 142 ft |
| Latitude | 38.619558 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.856042 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24017 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 6.1% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.0% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 308 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,532 (30.7%) |
| Some College | 2,097 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 2,515 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 1,698 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,865 (32.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,278 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $380,700 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,154/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,560 |
| Vacant Units | 549 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,560 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 549 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 20601 is located in Waldorf, Maryland, within Charles County. With a population of 27,340, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37 years. Economically, 20601 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,278 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20601 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $380,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,154 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 20601 is majority Black (55.29%). Residents are well-educated — 42.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.1%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20601 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 20601 in Waldorf, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,340 residents, a median household income of $120,278, and a median home value of $380,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.