Zip code 20662: Nanjemoy, Maryland
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 20662
20662 is a rural zip code in Nanjemoy, Maryland (Charles County), covering 56 sq mi of land. About 2,129 people live here, or 38 per square mile. The median resident is 41.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $86,699 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $397,300, or 4.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,170 a month.
21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 46 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; cleaning and personal care; and office and administrative support.
How 20662 compares
- Average commute46 min99thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MD 31.1 min12th of 421 in MD
- Government workers37.4%99thU.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%29th of 444 in MD
- Homeownership rate88.4%94thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%137th of 441 in MD
- Veterans11.2%93rdU.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%77th of 446 in MD
- Median age41.870thU.S. 38.9 · MD 39.4218th of 446 in MD
- Residents under 1824.2%68thU.S. 22% · MD 22.2%122nd of 446 in MD
- Poverty rate14.1%66thU.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%81st of 441 in MD
- Median earnings per worker$52,62563rdU.S. $49,666 · MD $61,200294th of 443 in MD
- Median home value$397,30062ndU.S. $332,700 · MD $419,900231st of 421 in MD
- 59thU.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%226th of 446 in MD
- Median household income$86,69958thU.S. $80,734 · MD $103,678278th of 414 in MD
- Per capita income$42,97958thU.S. $44,673 · MD $52,979294th of 446 in MD
- Diversity index52.556thU.S. 61.4 · MD 67.7158th of 446 in MD
- Housing vacancy6.2%46thU.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%195th of 441 in MD
- Tech workers2.2%37thU.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%324th of 444 in MD
- Median gross rent$1,17034thU.S. $1,413 · MD $1,705275th of 338 in MD
- 23rdU.S. 35.7% · MD 43.4%365th of 445 in MD
- Uninsured rate4.1%23rdU.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%200th of 444 in MD
- Work from home6.1%12thU.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%385th of 444 in MD
- 9thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MD 0.456298th of 438 in MD
- Population density38/sq mi5thU.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi421st of 446 in MD
- 5thU.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%392nd of 446 in MD
- Population2,1293rdU.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,011307th of 446 in MD
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%339th of 404 in MD
- 3rdU.S. 9.7% · MD 9%356th of 444 in MD
- Broadband access74.7%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · MD 92.4%420th of 441 in MD
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%377th of 444 in MD
- 1stU.S. 10% · MD 8.7%401st of 444 in MD
| Measure | 20662 | Charles | MD | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteWeakness | 46 min | 41.4 min | 31.1 min | 26.4 min | 12th of 421 | |
| Government workers | 37.4% | 35.4% | 22.5% | 14.5% | 29th of 444 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 88.4% | 82.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 137th of 441 | |
| Veterans | 11.2% | 13% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 77th of 446 | |
| Median age | 41.8 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 218th of 446 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.2% | 23.9% | 22.2% | 22% | 122nd of 446 | |
| Poverty rate | 14.1% | 6.9% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 81st of 441 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $52,625 | $67,262 | $61,200 | $49,666 | 294th of 443 | |
| Median home value | $397,300 | $428,500 | $419,900 | $332,700 | 231st of 421 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17.8% | 13.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 226th of 446 | |
| Median household income | $86,699 | $122,816 | $103,678 | $80,734 | 278th of 414 | |
| Per capita income | $42,979 | $51,110 | $52,979 | $44,673 | 294th of 446 | |
| Diversity index | 52.5 | 65.1 | 67.7 | 61.4 | 158th of 446 | |
| Housing vacancy | 6.2% | 4.6% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 195th of 441 | |
| Tech workers | 2.2% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 324th of 444 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,170 | $1,920 | $1,705 | $1,413 | 275th of 338 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21% | 33.5% | 43.4% | 35.7% | 365th of 445 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.1% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 200th of 444 | |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 16.4% | 19.3% | 15.1% | 385th of 444 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.379 | 0.388 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 298th of 438 | |
| Population density | 38/sq mi | 373/sq mi | 639/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 421st of 446 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.8% | 8.5% | 16.6% | 14.1% | 392nd of 446 | |
| Population | 2,129 | 170,527 | 6,206,011 | 334,922,499 | 307th of 446 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 26.3% | 46.4% | 51.5% | 51.1% | 339th of 404 | |
| Healthcare workers | 4.8% | 7.5% | 9% | 9.7% | 356th of 444 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 74.7% | 93.4% | 92.4% | 91% | 420th of 441 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 377th of 444 | |
| Self-employed workers | 3.7% | 6% | 8.7% | 10% | 401st 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
- White64%
- Black25%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Asian0.2%
- Native American3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other5%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 887
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 61.8%
- Married couples
- 42.1%
- Living alone
- 31.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.2%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 946
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Vacant
- 6.2%
- Median year built
- 1982
- Median rooms
- 7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 26.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26.3%
- Home value to income
- 4.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
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 | 20662 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $80,588 | $74,888 |
| Service | $38,942 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,167 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $74,830 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $58,068 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.3%
- Households with broadband
- 74.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 42.7%
- No internet access
- 24.1%
- Without health insurance
- 4.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Nanjemoy
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Charles County
- Center point
- 38.4285° N, 77.2053° W
- Land area
- 56 sq mi
- Water area
- 9.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 20662
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20643 | Ironsides, MD · PO box | 6.1 mi | — |
| 20693 | Welcome, MD | 6.7 mi | $126,033 |
| 20640 | Indian Head, MD | 6.8 mi | $100,593 |
| 22135 | Quantico, VA · PO box | 8 mi | — |
| 22554 | Stafford, VA | 9.2 mi | $151,480 |
| 22430 | Brooke, VA · PO box | 9.6 mi | — |
| 20658 | Marbury, MD | 10 mi | $104,375 |
| 20677 | Port Tobacco, MD | 10 mi | $165,764 |
| 22026 | Dumfries, VA | 10 mi | $124,318 |
| 22485 | King George, VA | 11 mi | $117,560 |
| 22547 | Sealston, VA · PO box | 11 mi | — |
| 22555 | Stafford, VA · PO box | 11 mi | — |
Zip codes like 20662 elsewhere
Questions about 20662
What city is zip code 20662?
20662 is assigned to Nanjemoy, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 20662 in?
20662 is in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the population of 20662?
About 2,129 people live in 20662, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 20662 in?
20662 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 20662?
The median household income in 20662 is $86,699.
What zip codes are near 20662?
The closest zip codes to 20662 are 20643, 20693, 20640, 22135, 22554.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20662, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.