| ZIP Code | 20690 |
|---|---|
| City | Tall Timbers |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | St. Mary's County |
| Area Code | 227/240/301 |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Latitude | 38.158366 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.53478 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.4 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 1.3% ▼ 87% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 15.0% ▲ 207% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 96 (12%) |
| HS Graduate | 52 (6.5%) |
| Some College | 118 (14.7%) |
| Associates | 49 (6.1%) |
| Bachelors | 77 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 410 (51.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $129,236 ▲ 69% above avg ↑ 70% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $558,900 ▲ 100% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,490/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 630 |
| Vacant Units | 218 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 630 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 218 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 20690 is located in Tall Timbers, Maryland, within St. Mary's County. With a population of 1,046, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.4 years. Economically, 20690 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $129,236 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20690 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $558,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,490 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 20690 is primarily White (89.48%). Residents are highly educated — 60.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.3%. Household income has grown by 70% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20690 stands at 15.0%, which is more than double the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 20690 in Tall Timbers, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,046 residents, a median household income of $129,236, and a median home value of $558,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.