| ZIP Code | 20629 |
|---|---|
| City | Dowell |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Calvert County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 15 ft |
| Latitude | 38.344109 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.456029 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24009 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.0 yrs ↑ 51% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.12 |
| Below Poverty | 1.0% ▼ 90% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.7% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 37 (4.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 297 (33%) |
| Some College | 59 (6.5%) |
| Associates | 42 (4.7%) |
| Bachelors | 106 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 360 (40%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $90,400 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $459,500 ▲ 65% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 573 |
| Vacant Units | 109 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 573 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 109 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.12 |
ZIP code 20629 is located in Dowell, Maryland, within Calvert County. With a population of 1,067, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60 years. Economically, 20629 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $90,400 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20629 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $459,500 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 94.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 20629 is majority White (69.07%). Residents are well-educated — 51.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.0%. Household income has grown by 62% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 38% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 57%.
Overall, ZIP code 20629 in Dowell, MD is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,067 residents, a median household income of $90,400, and a median home value of $459,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.