PlainZIP

Bryans Road, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20616

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

5,857
230/sq mi
$128,177
Median income
$387,000
Median home value
31.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bryans Road pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
230
people per sq mi
95%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20616 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20616 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.4 square miles in Bryans Road, Charles County, Maryland. The area is home to 5,857 residents, producing a population density of 230 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 20616 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20616 sits at $128,177 (12% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $48,537. The poverty rate stands at 2.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $387,000 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $2,563 per month, and 95.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20616 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, 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 20616 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 20616

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20616.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 20616, Bryans Road, 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

5,857

Population

25.4

Area (sq mi)

230

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20616?

37.4

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 14.3%
African American 67.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$128,177

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$48,537

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 20616 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,177 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,700

Total Housing Units

2,695

Occupied Units

5

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.3%
Renter 4.7%

$387,000

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$2,563

Median Rent

1997

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

+10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20616 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 186
2021 +12.5% 209
2022 +3.3% 216
2023 +7.7% 233
2024 +10.0% 256

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 20616, employing approximately 669 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,630,000.

75

Businesses

669

Employees

$21.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 25.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 14.7%
Accommodation and food services 9 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.3%
Construction 6 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.7%
Finance and insurance 3 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.0%

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 20616 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 20616 ranks #0 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 20616 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 20616 ranks #6 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
22309 Alexandria, VA 33,220 4.6 mi
20607 Accokeek, MD 9,802 3.9 mi
22306 Alexandria, VA 32,326 7.1 mi
22308 Alexandria, VA 12,737 5.6 mi
22060 Fort Belvoir, VA 8,878 5.1 mi
20603 Waldorf, MD 28,967 6.3 mi
20675 Pomfret, MD 1,671 6.2 mi
22079 Lorton, VA 32,059 6.8 mi
22307 Alexandria, VA 9,581 8.3 mi
22303 Alexandria, VA 12,601 9.6 mi

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Pop: 28,967
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Waldorf, MD
Pop: 24,955
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Pop: 24,156
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La Plata, MD
Pop: 18,890
20640 standard
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Pop: 10,438
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Pop: 6,794

Related Areas

Charles County Bryans Road, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20616 in? ▼
ZIP code 20616 (Bryans Road) 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 20616? ▼
ZIP code 20616 in Bryans Road, MD has a population of 5,857 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20616? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20616 is $128,177, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20616? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20616 is $387,000, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20616? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20616 is African American at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20616? ▼
ZIP code 20616 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 669 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20616? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20616 are: Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (11), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20616? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20616 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 20616? ▼
In ZIP code 20616, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 20616? ▼
In ZIP code 20616, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20616? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20616 is 2.3% 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 Bryans Road, 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.

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