Zip code 20677: Port Tobacco, Maryland
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 20677
20677 is a small-town zip code in Port Tobacco, Maryland (Charles County), covering 16 sq mi of land. About 2,088 people live here, or 133 per square mile. The median resident is 51.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $165,764 a year, about 2.1× the national median of $80,734. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $576,700, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 97% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 42 minutes each way, and 23% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in business and finance; management; and office and administrative support.
How 20677 compares
- 99thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%48th of 441 in MD
- Government workers37.4%99thU.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%30th of 444 in MD
- Average commute42 min98thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MD 31.1 min34th of 421 in MD
- Median earnings per worker$100,35198thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · MD $61,20035th of 443 in MD
- Median household income$165,76497thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · MD $103,67852nd of 414 in MD
- 97thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%60th of 404 in MD
- Median age51.596thU.S. 38.9 · MD 39.466th of 446 in MD
- Veterans13.2%96thU.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%45th of 446 in MD
- Tech workers7.2%91stU.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%113th of 444 in MD
- Per capita income$61,92586thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · MD $52,979116th of 446 in MD
- Work from home23.4%85thU.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%110th of 444 in MD
- Median home value$576,70080thU.S. $332,700 · MD $419,90087th of 421 in MD
- 78thU.S. 10% · MD 8.7%122nd of 444 in MD
- 64thU.S. 35.7% · MD 43.4%209th of 445 in MD
- 62ndU.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%126th of 444 in MD
- 62ndU.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%212th of 446 in MD
- Diversity index51.554thU.S. 61.4 · MD 67.7165th of 446 in MD
- Broadband access92.5%53rdU.S. 91% · MD 92.4%241st of 441 in MD
- 39thU.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%206th of 446 in MD
- 33rdU.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%157th of 444 in MD
- 23rdU.S. 9.7% · MD 9%243rd of 444 in MD
- 19thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%242nd of 441 in MD
- Population density133/sq mi16thU.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi329th of 446 in MD
- Residents under 1816.5%12thU.S. 22% · MD 22.2%360th of 446 in MD
- Housing vacancy2.9%10thU.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%328th of 441 in MD
- 4thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MD 0.456346th of 438 in MD
- Population2,0883rdU.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,011308th of 446 in MD
| Measure | 20677 | Charles | MD | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 97% | 82.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 48th of 441 | |
| Government workers | 37.4% | 35.4% | 22.5% | 14.5% | 30th of 444 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 42 min | 41.4 min | 31.1 min | 26.4 min | 34th of 421 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $100,351 | $67,262 | $61,200 | $49,666 | 35th of 443 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $165,764 | $122,816 | $103,678 | $80,734 | 52nd of 414 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 69.6% | 46.4% | 51.5% | 51.1% | 60th of 404 | |
| Median age | 51.5 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 66th of 446 | |
| Veterans | 13.2% | 13% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 45th of 446 | |
| Tech workers | 7.2% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 113th of 444 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $61,925 | $51,110 | $52,979 | $44,673 | 116th of 446 | |
| Work from home | 23.4% | 16.4% | 19.3% | 15.1% | 110th of 444 | |
| Median home value | $576,700 | $428,500 | $419,900 | $332,700 | 87th of 421 | |
| Self-employed workers | 12.1% | 6% | 8.7% | 10% | 122nd of 444 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.1% | 33.5% | 43.4% | 35.7% | 209th of 445 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 126th of 444 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.2% | 13.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 212th of 446 | |
| Diversity index | 51.5 | 65.1 | 67.7 | 61.4 | 165th of 446 | |
| Broadband access | 92.5% | 93.4% | 92.4% | 91% | 241st of 441 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 7.1% | 8.5% | 16.6% | 14.1% | 206th of 446 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 157th of 444 | |
| Healthcare workers | 7.7% | 7.5% | 9% | 9.7% | 243rd of 444 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 6% | 6.9% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 242nd of 441 | |
| Population density | 133/sq mi | 373/sq mi | 639/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 329th of 446 | |
| Residents under 18 | 16.5% | 23.9% | 22.2% | 22% | 360th of 446 | |
| Housing vacancy | 2.9% | 4.6% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 328th of 441 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.357 | 0.388 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 346th of 438 | |
| Population | 2,088 | 170,527 | 6,206,011 | 334,922,499 | 308th of 446 |
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
- White66%
- Black19%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian5%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.7%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 769
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Family households
- 70%
- Married couples
- 60.1%
- Living alone
- 18.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 13.2%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 792
- Owner-occupied
- 97%
- Vacant
- 2.9%
- Median year built
- 1987
- Median rooms
- 9 or more
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 69.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 69.6%
- Home value to income
- 3.5× (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 | 20677 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $107,016 | $74,888 |
| Service | $35,417 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $44,957 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $90,000 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $26,563 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 98.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 17.9%
- Households with broadband
- 92.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 80.8%
- No internet access
- 7.5%
- Without health insurance
- 5%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Port Tobacco
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Charles County
- Center point
- 38.4952° N, 77.0367° W
- Land area
- 16 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Port Tobacco Village1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 20677
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20646 | La Plata, MD | 2.7 mi | $131,974 |
| 20604 | Waldorf, MD · PO box | 3.1 mi | — |
| 20693 | Welcome, MD | 3.7 mi | $126,033 |
| 20611 | Bel Alton, MD | 3.8 mi | $151,607 |
| 20643 | Ironsides, MD · PO box | 6.1 mi | — |
| 20675 | Pomfret, MD | 6.2 mi | $127,269 |
| 20632 | Faulkner, MD | 6.7 mi | — |
| 20695 | White Plains, MD | 7.1 mi | $141,959 |
| 20658 | Marbury, MD | 8.4 mi | $104,375 |
| 20640 | Indian Head, MD | 9.2 mi | $100,593 |
| 20602 | Waldorf, MD | 9.8 mi | $107,360 |
| 20603 | Waldorf, MD | 9.8 mi | $137,946 |
Zip codes like 20677 elsewhere
Questions about 20677
What city is zip code 20677?
20677 is assigned to Port Tobacco, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 20677 in?
20677 is in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the population of 20677?
About 2,088 people live in 20677, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 20677 in?
20677 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 20677?
The median household income in 20677 is $165,764.
What zip codes are near 20677?
The closest zip codes to 20677 are 20646, 20604, 20693, 20611, 20643.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20677, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.