20653 ZIP Code
Lexington Park, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20653 |
| City/Town: | Lexington Park |
| County: | St. Mary's |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,053 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,650 |
| Per Capita Income: | $52,989 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,754 |
| Median Home Value: | $318,600 |
| Land Area: | 33.2 sq miles
85.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.8 sq miles
7.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.2371, -76.4287 |
Population Information (20653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,053 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,754 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,299 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,965 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,945 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,002 | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,898 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,863 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,000 | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,613 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,095 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,885 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,562 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,190 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 820 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 215 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $318,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,528 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,754 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,831 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 923 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,971 | 55.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,860 | 44.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,380 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 595 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,129 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,392 | 29.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,626 | 19.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,429 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,509 | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,700 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20653 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,650 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $110,484 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,094 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $52,989 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,956 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,812 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 623 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,944 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,027 | 60.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,286 | 35.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 482 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,840 | 58.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,548 | 24.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,389 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 635 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,641 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,513 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,971 | 7.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 746 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 332 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 879 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20653 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 675 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 393 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 728 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 459 | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 771 | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,378 | 12.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,256 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,311 | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,478 | 13.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,382 | 12.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20653 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,533 | 77.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 858 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 164 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 237 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 342 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,884 | 12.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20653 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 42 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,031 | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 922 | 6.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 95 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,982 | 13.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 677 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 121 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 440 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,544 | 17.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,453 | 16.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,230 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 411 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,864 | 19.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.1% | 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 (20653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,256 | 93.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,857 | 69.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,156 | 37.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,172 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20653 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,331 | 86.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,508 | 23.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,472 | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 623 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 291 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,974 | 18.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20653 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,900 | 50.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,441 | 12.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 117 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 196 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 879 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,285 | 10.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,145 | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 775 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20653 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,603 | 13.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,730 | 23.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,747 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,156 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,710 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 490 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 486 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 356 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 438 | 3.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20653 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 123 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 867 | 7.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,811 | 23.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,452 | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,640 | 22.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 861 | 7.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20653 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,966 | 18.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 437 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,697 | 61.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,456 | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 165 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 71 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20653 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 783 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,839 | 35.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,876 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,333 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20653 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 424 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 190 | 3.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 237 | 4.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 355 | 5.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,487 | 24.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,443 | 40.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 695 | 11.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 140 | 2.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20653 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,985 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $730 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,528 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (20653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,831 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,425 | 40.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,849 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,560 | 23.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,982 | 27.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,071 | 37.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,307 | 21.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20653 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,262 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,106 | 45.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,917 | 43.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 324 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 791 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,376 | 38.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20653 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,997 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 424 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 356 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,246 | 37.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,207 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,764 | 29.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,669 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,284 | 15.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,428 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,487 | 13.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 395 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,865 | 53.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,227 | 35.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20653 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,238 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,427 | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,548 | 45.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,871 | 54.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,003 | 29.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20653 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,963 | 92.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 514 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,090 | 406.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,090 | 406.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,090 | 406.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 214 | 41.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 23 | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 845 | 164.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 2.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20653 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,088 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,579 | 90.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,509 | 10.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,283 | 5.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 182 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 958 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 86 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20653 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,831 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,250 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Lexington Park, MD20653