US ZIP Code
20612

Benedict, MD

Charles County  ·  Maryland

● Active
👥 68 Population ↓ 67% since 2019
🎂 75.1 Median Age ↓ 9% since 2019
🎓 17.5% College Grads
▼ 55% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code20612
CityBenedict
StateMaryland (MD)
CountyCharles County
Area Code227/240/301
Elevation6 ft
Latitude38.509514
Longitude-76.679329
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS24017
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 55.9% (38) Female 44.1% (30) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

65+
47%

Key Indicators

Median Age75.1 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.62
Below Poverty51.5% ▲ 415% above avg
College Grads17.5% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate20 (35.1%)
Some College27 (47.4%)
Bachelors10 (17.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 47.4%Bachelors: 17.5%Edu
HS Grad35.1%
Some College47.4%
Bachelors17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.4%Renter: 28.6%Tenure
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–300k
33%
Over $500k
67%

Financials

Total Units42
Avg HH Size1.62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
48%
$25k–50k
29%
$75k–100k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
25%
2000+
75%

Summary

Total Units42
Owner Occupied71.4%
Renter Occupied28.6%
Avg HH Size1.62
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 20612 is in Benedict, MD, in Charles County.
ZIP code 20612 is located in Maryland (MD).
ZIP code 20612 is in Charles County, MD.
ZIP 20612 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 20612 is 68 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 20612

ZIP code 20612 is located in Benedict, Maryland, within Charles County. With a population of 68, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 75.1 years.

The population of 20612 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 17.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 51.5%.

Overall, ZIP code 20612 in Benedict, MD is characterized as less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.