Bel Alton, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20611
Charles County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,078
- 59/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $151,607
- Median income Above-median income area
- $460,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bel Alton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 59
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20611 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 20611 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bel Alton, Charles County, Maryland, home to just 1,078 residents across 18.2 square miles, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20611 skews affluent, with a median household income of $151,607 (33% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,771. The poverty rate is 1.3%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $460,900 (3% above the average Maryland ZIP); 86.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charles County, so 20611 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20611, Bel Alton, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,078
Population
18.2
Area (sq mi)
59
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20611?
45.1
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$151,607
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$47,771
Per Capita Income
1.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 20611 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Bel Alton, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$151,607 Top 18% higher than 82% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
440housing units
440
Total Housing Units
409
Occupied Units
31
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$460,900
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.3%
YoY Change (2022)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20611 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -8.4% | 163 |
| 2019 | +14.2% | 187 |
| 2020 | +6.4% | 199 |
| 2021 | +18.4% | 235 |
| 2022 | +4.3% | 245 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 20611, employing approximately 167 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,560,000.
11
Businesses
167
Employees
$6.6M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 36.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 27.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 20611 vs 20632 →
ZIP 20611 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20646
La Plata (20646)
18,890 residents
- 20695 6,794
White Plains (20695)
6,794 residents
- 20622 4,900
Charlotte Hall (20622)
4,900 residents
- 20664 2,987
Newburg (20664)
2,987 residents
- 20677 2,322
Port Tobacco (20677)
2,322 residents
- 20675 1,671
Pomfret (20675)
1,671 residents
- 20693 1,088
Welcome (20693)
1,088 residents
- 20611 1,078
Bel Alton (20611)
1,078 residents
- 20617 781
Bryantown (20617)
781 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20611 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20611 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20677
Port Tobacco (20677)
$165,764 median income
- 20611
Bel Alton (20611)
$151,607 median income
- 20695
White Plains (20695)
$141,959 median income
- 20646
La Plata (20646)
$131,974 median income
- 20675
Pomfret (20675)
$127,269 median income
- 20693
Welcome (20693)
$126,033 median income
- 20622
Charlotte Hall (20622)
$124,063 median income
- 20617
Bryantown (20617)
$104,036 median income
- 22448
Dahlgren (22448)
$96,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20611 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20632 | Faulkner, MD | 347 | 2.7 mi |
| 20646 | La Plata, MD | 18,890 | 4.4 mi |
| 20677 | Port Tobacco, MD | 2,322 | 4.1 mi |
| 20693 | Welcome, MD | 1,088 | 5.7 mi |
| 20695 | White Plains, MD | 6,794 | 9.0 mi |
| 20622 | Charlotte Hall, MD | 4,900 | 7.6 mi |
| 20675 | Pomfret, MD | 1,671 | 8.5 mi |
| 22448 | Dahlgren, VA | 599 | 8.7 mi |
| 20664 | Newburg, MD | 2,987 | 8.2 mi |
| 20617 | Bryantown, MD | 781 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20611, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,078 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 20611 in?
ZIP code 20611 (Bel Alton) is located in Charles County, Maryland. Charles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/charles-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 20611?
ZIP code 20611 in Bel Alton, MD has a population of 1,078 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20611?
The median household income in ZIP 20611 is $151,607, which is 99% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20611?
The median home value in ZIP 20611 is $460,900, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20611?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20611 is White at 68.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20611?
ZIP code 20611 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20611?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20611 increased by 4.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20611?
In ZIP code 20611, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20611?
In ZIP code 20611, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20611?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20611 is 1.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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