Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,287 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 31,483 (29.6%) |
| Some College | 12,745 (12%) |
| Associates | 16,833 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 10,021 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 34,068 (32%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,911 ▲ 61% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $403,057 ▲ 45% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,934/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 61,513 |
| Vacant Units | 2,854 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Charles County is located in Maryland and encompasses 24 ZIP codes spanning 21 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 163,365 residents. With a median age of 39.11, it is a middle-aged county.
Charles County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $122,911 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.1%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 6.4% is well below the national average.
Housing in Charles County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $403,057 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,933. Homeownership rates are high at 81.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Charles County are racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.8%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Charles County, MD is a upper-middle-income area in Maryland. The 24 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20611 | Bel Alton | 1,128 | $132,917 | $395,400 | — | 3.3% | 32.4% |
| 20616 | Bryans Road | 7,435 | $129,188 | $345,400 | $2,110 | 8.9% | 31.5% |
| 20617 | Bryantown | 368 | $113,068 | $490,000 | — | 0.0% | 68.4% |
| 20625 | Cobb Island | 1,135 | $161,000 | $244,400 | — | 4.8% | 12.7% |
| 20632 | Faulkner | 687 | $204,071 | $491,200 | — | 0.8% | 52.1% |
| 20637 | Hughesville | 6,337 | $149,821 | $533,100 | $2,904 | 2.4% | 46.8% |
| 20640 | Indian Head | 10,254 | $95,560 | $307,900 | $1,752 | 3.7% | 33.5% |
| 20645 | Issue | 717 | $176,591 | $516,400 | — | 0.0% | 42.5% |
| 20646 | La Plata | 21,601 | $130,008 | $435,100 | $1,486 | 3.3% | 42.8% |
| 20658 | Marbury | 862 | $97,177 | $290,200 | $1,560 | 1.0% | 40.1% |
| 20662 | Nanjemoy | 2,326 | $84,286 | $381,900 | — | 5.6% | 23.0% |
| 20664 | Newburg | 3,121 | $82,083 | $433,100 | $1,660 | 4.1% | 28.1% |
| 20675 | Pomfret | 1,836 | $116,439 | $436,900 | — | 4.2% | 42.6% |
| 20677 | Port Tobacco | 2,113 | $150,956 | $525,400 | — | 5.9% | 42.9% |
| 20601 | Waldorf | 27,340 | $120,278 | $380,700 | $2,154 | 5.5% | 42.0% |
| 20602 | Waldorf | 29,425 | $108,733 | $360,800 | $1,803 | 6.7% | 38.4% |
| 20603 | Waldorf | 32,649 | $137,138 | $430,700 | $2,021 | 4.7% | 49.3% |
| 20693 | Welcome | 1,238 | $148,750 | $428,900 | — | 4.7% | 49.9% |
| 20695 | White Plains | 12,725 | $118,949 | $446,700 | $1,949 | 6.6% | 42.3% |