20601 ZIP Code
Waldorf, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20601 |
| City/Town: | Waldorf |
| County: | Charles |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,328 |
| Median Household Income: | $115,742 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,805 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,472 |
| Median Home Value: | $358,000 |
| Land Area: | 47.8 sq miles
123.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.6196, -76.8560 |
Population Information (20601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,328 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,040 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,288 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,744 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,956 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,695 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,765 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,948 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,905 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,508 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,880 | 14.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,699 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,828 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,403 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 749 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 248 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $358,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,990 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,472 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,854 | 94.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 618 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,838 | 79.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,016 | 20.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,220 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 449 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 611 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,381 | 29.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,225 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,660 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,442 | 18.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,452 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $115,742 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $128,918 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $122,863 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,805 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,668 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,593 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 853 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,887 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,318 | 63.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,825 | 33.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 417 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,135 | 29.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,387 | 56.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 195 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 847 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 697 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,050 | 7.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,097 | 4.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,182 | 8.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 639 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 414 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 22 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,107 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 213 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 116 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 313 | 3.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 180 | 1.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 587 | 6.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,314 | 13.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,306 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,876 | 29.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,439 | 14.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,510 | 15.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,098 | 76.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,057 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 678 | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 38 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 140 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,343 | 9.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 46.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 31 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 957 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 367 | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 179 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,309 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,333 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 210 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 410 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,274 | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,735 | 18.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,332 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 678 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,778 | 19.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (20601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,172 | 95.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,576 | 82.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,436 | 27.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 918 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,695 | 88.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,223 | 22.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,931 | 29.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 285 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 265 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 659 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,017 | 67.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,708 | 25.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 76 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 417 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 85 | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 157 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,488 | 14.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 971 | 9.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,742 | 26.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,168 | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,124 | 20.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 618 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 247 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 21 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 93 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 45 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 204 | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,246 | 11.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,166 | 39.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,946 | 37.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 865 | 8.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,861 | 29.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 329 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,120 | 52.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,227 | 12.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 132 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 85 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 84 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 163 | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,660 | 27.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,369 | 44.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,662 | 27.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 317 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 48 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 46 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 121 | 1.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,619 | 20.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,813 | 61.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 856 | 10.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,241 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $759 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,990 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.93 | 2.38 |
Households (20601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,854 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,778 | 48.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,966 | 20.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,339 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,144 | 31.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,654 | 37.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,504 | 25.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.77 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,268 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,499 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,402 | 52.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 147 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 857 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,491 | 43.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,348 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 478 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 287 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,074 | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,524 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,985 | 27.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,610 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,685 | 13.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,090 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,541 | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 146 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,330 | 52.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,065 | 41.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,709 | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,182 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 615 | 19.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,368 | 74.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 621 | 19.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 199 | 6.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,767 | 90.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 477 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,561 | 536.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,561 | 536.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,561 | 536.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 182 | 38.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 710 | 148.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 996 | 208.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,584 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,689 | 88.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,895 | 11.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,538 | 6.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 463 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 624 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 270 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,854 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,691 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
Waldorf, MD20601