PlainZIP

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
$151,607
Median income
$460,900
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.2 square miles in Bel Alton, Charles County, Maryland. The area is home to 1,078 residents, producing a population density of 59 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 20611 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20611 sits at $151,607 (33% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $47,771. The poverty rate stands at 1.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $460,900 (3% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20611 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Charles County, so you can benchmark 20611 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 20611?

45.1

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 68.7%
African American 13.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%

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

$47,771

Per Capita Income

1.3%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 20611 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$151,607 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

440

Total Housing Units

409

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$460,900

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

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

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ZIP 20611 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20611 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 20611 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Charles County

20603 standard
Waldorf, MD
Pop: 28,967
20602 standard
Waldorf, MD
Pop: 24,955
20601 standard
Waldorf, MD
Pop: 24,156
20646 standard
La Plata, MD
Pop: 18,890
20640 standard
Indian Head, MD
Pop: 10,438
20695 standard
White Plains, MD
Pop: 6,794

Related Areas

Charles County Bel Alton, MD Maryland

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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Official Data Resources for Bel Alton, MD

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.