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Huntingtown, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20639

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

14,227
131/sq mi
$161,422
Median income
$555,100
Median home value
38.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Huntingtown pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
131
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20639 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20639 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.4 square miles in Huntingtown, Calvert County, Maryland. The area is home to 14,227 residents, producing a population density of 131 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 20639 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20639 sits at $161,422 (41% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $56,872. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $555,100 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $1,512 per month, and 93.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20639 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Calvert County, so you can benchmark 20639 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 20639

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20639.

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 20639, Huntingtown, 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

14,227

Population

108.4

Area (sq mi)

131

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20639?

41.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 77.6%
African American 10.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$161,422

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$56,872

Per Capita Income

4.5%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 20639 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$161,422 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,144

Total Housing Units

4,898

Occupied Units

246

Vacant Units

3.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.0%
Renter 7.0%

$555,100

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,512

Median Rent

1991

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20639 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 178
2021 +8.6% 193
2022 +11.6% 215
2023 +4.8% 226
2024 +4.9% 237

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 226 business establishments in ZIP 20639, employing approximately 1,576 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,294,000.

226

Businesses

1,576

Employees

$92.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 61 27.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 18.6%
Health care and social assistance 24 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 20 8.8%
Retail trade 17 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.5%
Finance and insurance 7 3.1%
Educational services 4 1.8%
Manufacturing 3 1.3%
Wholesale trade 3 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.3%

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 20639 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 20639 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 20639 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 20639 ranks #4 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
20689 Sunderland, MD 1,694 4.1 mi
20678 Prince Frederick, MD 11,045 6.0 mi
20736 Owings, MD 8,904 5.8 mi
20732 Chesapeake Beach, MD 9,919 5.0 mi
20608 Aquasco, MD 919 5.6 mi
20758 Friendship, MD 721 8.7 mi
20612 Benedict, MD 261 7.9 mi
20754 Dunkirk, MD 6,951 9.3 mi
20714 North Beach, MD 4,345 8.6 mi
20676 Port Republic, MD 3,871 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calvert County

20657 standard
Lusby, MD
Pop: 20,483
20678 standard
Prince Frederick, MD
Pop: 11,045
20732 standard
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Pop: 9,919
20736 standard
Owings, MD
Pop: 8,904
20754 standard
Dunkirk, MD
Pop: 6,951
20685 standard
Saint Leonard, MD
Pop: 6,471

Related Areas

Calvert County Huntingtown, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20639 in? ▼
ZIP code 20639 (Huntingtown) is located in Calvert County, Maryland. Calvert County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calvert-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 20639? ▼
ZIP code 20639 in Huntingtown, MD has a population of 14,227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20639? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20639 is $161,422, which is 112% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20639? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20639 is $555,100, which is 100% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20639? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20639 is White at 77.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20639? ▼
ZIP code 20639 has 226 business establishments employing approximately 1,576 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20639? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20639 are: Construction (61), Professional, scientific, and technical services (42), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20639? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20639 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 20639? ▼
In ZIP code 20639, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.0% 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 20639? ▼
In ZIP code 20639, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20639? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20639 is 4.5% 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 Huntingtown, MD

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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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