City

Bel Alton, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Charles County  ·  Maryland

👥1,128Population
💰$132,917Median HH Income▲ 74% above avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$395,400Median Home Value▲ 42% above avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.1%Hispanic: 24.4%Black: 12.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White61.1%
Hispanic24.4%
Black12.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
32%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty2.1% ▼ 79% below avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
HS Graduate191 (26.8%)
Some College102 (14.3%)
Associates188 (26.4%)
Bachelors57 (8%)
Graduate Degree174 (24.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 26.4%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
HS Grad26.8%
Some College14.3%
Associates26.4%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94%Renter: 6.1%Tenure
Owner94.0%
Renter6.1%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
5%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
55%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$132,917 ▲ 74% above avg
Median Home Value$395,400 ▲ 42% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units430

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
2%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
40%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Bel Alton, MD

Bel Alton is a city in Maryland, located in Charles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,128 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Bel Alton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $132,917 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bel Alton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $395,400, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bel Alton is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.08%).

Bel Alton, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Bel Alton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20611 1,128 $132,917 $395,400 3.3% 32.4% 94.0%