Zip code 20612: Benedict, Maryland
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 20612
20612 is a suburban zip code in Benedict, Maryland (Charles County), covering 0.2 sq mi of land. About 148 people live here, or 635 per square mile. The median resident is 63.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $41,118 a year, about 51% of the national median of $80,734. 23% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and police and fire protection. 29% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 20612 compares
Only about 148 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age63.899thU.S. 38.9 · MD 39.414th of 446 in MD
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%9th of 404 in MD
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%16th of 446 in MD
- 99thU.S. 10% · MD 8.7%16th of 444 in MD
- Homeownership rate89.4%95thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%121st of 441 in MD
- Poverty rate23%90thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%22nd of 441 in MD
- Per capita income$36,86740thU.S. $44,673 · MD $52,979355th of 446 in MD
- Population density635/sq mi36thU.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi195th of 446 in MD
- Broadband access89.4%30thU.S. 91% · MD 92.4%308th of 441 in MD
- 17thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MD 0.456251st of 438 in MD
- Median household income$41,1184thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MD $103,678410th of 414 in MD
- Median earnings per worker$28,2032ndWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MD $61,200431st of 443 in MD
- Population1481stU.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,011442nd of 446 in MD
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MD 43.4%442nd of 445 in MD
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%426th of 444 in MD
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%405th of 444 in MD
- 1stU.S. 61.4 · MD 67.7435th of 446 in MD
- 1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%407th of 444 in MD
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%435th of 446 in MD
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%417th of 446 in MD
- 1stU.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%413th of 441 in MD
- 1stU.S. 22% · MD 22.2%435th of 446 in MD
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%397th of 444 in MD
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · MD 9%419th of 444 in MD
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%432nd of 444 in MD
| Measure | 20612 | Charles | MD | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.8 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 14th of 446 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 100% | 46.4% | 51.5% | 51.1% | 9th of 404 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 43.9% | 13.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 16th of 446 | |
| Self-employed workers | 29.1% | 6% | 8.7% | 10% | 16th of 444 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 89.4% | 82.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 121st of 441 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 23% | 6.9% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 22nd of 441 | |
| Per capita income | $36,867 | $51,110 | $52,979 | $44,673 | 355th of 446 | |
| Population density | 635/sq mi | 373/sq mi | 639/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 195th of 446 | |
| Broadband access | 89.4% | 93.4% | 92.4% | 91% | 308th of 441 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.395 | 0.388 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 251st of 438 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $41,118 | $122,816 | $103,678 | $80,734 | 410th of 414 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $28,203 | $67,262 | $61,200 | $49,666 | 431st of 443 | |
| Population | 148 | 170,527 | 6,206,011 | 334,922,499 | 442nd of 446 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 0% | 33.5% | 43.4% | 35.7% | 442nd of 445 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 16.4% | 19.3% | 15.1% | 426th of 444 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 405th of 444 | |
| Diversity index | 0 | 65.1 | 67.7 | 61.4 | 435th of 446 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 407th of 444 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 13% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 435th of 446 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 8.5% | 16.6% | 14.1% | 417th of 446 | |
| Housing vacancy | 0% | 4.6% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 413th of 441 | |
| Residents under 18 | 0% | 23.9% | 22.2% | 22% | 435th of 446 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 397th of 444 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 7.5% | 9% | 9.7% | 419th of 444 | |
| Government workers | 0% | 35.4% | 22.5% | 14.5% | 432nd of 444 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White100%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 94
- Average household size
- 1.6
- Family households
- 48.9%
- Married couples
- 48.9%
- Living alone
- 51.1%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0%
- Male / female
- 43% / 57%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 94
- Owner-occupied
- 89.4%
- Vacant
- 0%
- Median year built
- 1954
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 100%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 20612 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | — | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- 89.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 89.4%
- No internet access
- 10.6%
- Without health insurance
- 0%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Benedict
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Charles County
- Center point
- 38.5095° N, 76.6793° W
- Land area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Benedict (unincorporated)100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 20612
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20610 | Barstow, MD · PO box | 3.6 mi | — |
| 20637 | Hughesville, MD | 4.3 mi | $160,121 |
| 20678 | Prince Frederick, MD | 4.7 mi | $125,732 |
| 20608 | Aquasco, MD | 5.2 mi | $82,083 |
| 20676 | Port Republic, MD | 7.4 mi | $156,657 |
| 20639 | Huntingtown, MD | 7.5 mi | $161,422 |
| 20659 | Mechanicsville, MD | 7.6 mi | $121,654 |
| 20685 | Saint Leonard, MD | 9.7 mi | $119,135 |
| 20617 | Bryantown, MD | 9.7 mi | $104,036 |
| 20615 | Broomes Island, MD | 9.8 mi | — |
| 20660 | Morganza, MD | 9.8 mi | — |
| 20656 | Loveville, MD | 12 mi | — |
Questions about 20612
What city is zip code 20612?
20612 is assigned to Benedict, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 20612 in?
20612 is in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the population of 20612?
About 148 people live in 20612, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 20612 in?
20612 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 20612?
The median household income in 20612 is $41,118.
What zip codes are near 20612?
The closest zip codes to 20612 are 20610, 20637, 20678, 20608, 20676.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20612, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.