PlainZIP

Benedict, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20612

Charles County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

261
432/sq mi
$41,118
Median income
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Benedict pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
432
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20612 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20612 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Benedict, Charles County, Maryland, home to just 261 residents across 0.6 square miles, a density of 432 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20612 reports a modest median household income of $41,118 (64% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $36,867. Poverty here runs at 23.0%, with unemployment measured at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 89.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Charles County, letting you compare 20612 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 20612, Benedict, 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

261

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

432

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20612?

63.8

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$41,118

Median Household Income

-64% vs state

$36,867

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 20612 ranks nationally

Benedict, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,118 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 33.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

94

Total Housing Units

94

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.4%
Renter 10.6%

1954

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 20612, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,000.

4

Businesses

6

Employees

$97K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 20612 vs 20678 →

ZIP 20612 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 20612 ranks #9 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 20612 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 20612 ranks #8 of 8 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
20678 Prince Frederick, MD 11,045 4.2 mi
20608 Aquasco, MD 919 5.7 mi
20637 Hughesville, MD 5,423 5.5 mi
20659 Mechanicsville, MD 23,498 6.6 mi
20676 Port Republic, MD 3,871 7.2 mi
20660 Morganza, MD 97 9.6 mi
20639 Huntingtown, MD 14,227 7.9 mi
20615 Broomes Island, MD 405 9.2 mi
20685 Saint Leonard, MD 6,471 9.5 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 Benedict, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20612 in? ▼
ZIP code 20612 (Benedict) 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 20612? ▼
ZIP code 20612 in Benedict, MD has a population of 261 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20612? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20612 is $41,118, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20612? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20612 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20612? ▼
ZIP code 20612 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20612? ▼
In ZIP code 20612, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20612? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20612 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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