Lexington Park, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20653
St. Mary's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,481
- 289/sq mi High-density area
- $103,048
- Median income Above-median income area
- $353,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lexington Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 289
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20653 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20653 (Lexington Park, MD) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.8 in 2023 to 231.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20653 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland, with 24,481 residents across 84.6 square miles, a density of 289 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20653 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,048 (10% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,853. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $353,300 (21% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,626; owner occupancy is 57.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in St. Mary's County, so 20653 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 20653
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington Park, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20653.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
89 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 33
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 32
Real estate and rental and leasing
32 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20653, Lexington Park, 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
24,481
Population
84.6
Area (sq mi)
289
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20653?
34.8
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
4.7%
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?
$103,048
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$48,853
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20653 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Lexington Park, 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)
$103,048 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
11,819housing units
11,819
Total Housing Units
11,028
Occupied Units
791
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,300
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,626
Median Rent
1994
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20653 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.7% | 174 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 184 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 215 |
| 2023 | -0.3% | 215 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 231 |
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 403 business establishments in ZIP 20653, employing approximately 9,578 people with a combined annual payroll of $864,040,000.
403
Businesses
9,578
Employees
$864.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 89 | 22.1% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 20 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.0% |
| Information | 9 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.7% |
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 20653 vs 20667 →
ZIP 20653 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20653
Lexington Park (20653)
24,481 residents
- 20634 5,927
Great Mills (20634)
5,927 residents
- 20688 1,828
Solomons (20688)
1,828 residents
- 20620 1,443
Callaway (20620)
1,443 residents
- 20686 1,332
Saint Marys City (20686)
1,332 residents
- 20684 1,125
Saint Inigoes (20684)
1,125 residents
- 20692 1,051
Valley Lee (20692)
1,051 residents
- 20670 1,014
Patuxent River (20670)
1,014 residents
- 20629 535
Dowell (20629)
535 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20653 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20653 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20630
Drayden (20630)
$233,411 median income
- 20692
Valley Lee (20692)
$201,250 median income
- 20684
Saint Inigoes (20684)
$180,060 median income
- 20620
Callaway (20620)
$165,972 median income
- 20634
Great Mills (20634)
$139,375 median income
- 20653
Lexington Park (20653)
$103,048 median income
- 20688
Solomons (20688)
$102,950 median income
- 20629 $87,389
Dowell (20629)
$87,389 median income
- 20670 $70,371
Patuxent River (20670)
$70,371 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20653 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20667 | Park Hall, MD | 494 | 1.0 mi |
| 20686 | Saint Marys City, MD | 1,332 | 3.5 mi |
| 20670 | Patuxent River, MD | 1,014 | 3.7 mi |
| 20634 | Great Mills, MD | 5,927 | 3.5 mi |
| 20620 | Callaway, MD | 1,443 | 4.9 mi |
| 20630 | Drayden, MD | 348 | 5.1 mi |
| 20692 | Valley Lee, MD | 1,051 | 4.8 mi |
| 20684 | Saint Inigoes, MD | 1,125 | 6.2 mi |
| 20629 | Dowell, MD | 535 | 7.4 mi |
| 20688 | Solomons, MD | 1,828 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20653, 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 (24,481 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 20653 in?
ZIP code 20653 (Lexington Park) is located in St. Mary's County, Maryland. St. Mary's County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-marys-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 20653?
ZIP code 20653 in Lexington Park, MD has a population of 24,481 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20653?
The median household income in ZIP 20653 is $103,048, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20653?
The median home value in ZIP 20653 is $353,300, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20653?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20653 is White at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20653?
ZIP code 20653 has 403 business establishments employing approximately 9,578 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20653?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20653 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (89), Retail trade (64), Accommodation and food services (45). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20653?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20653 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 20653?
In ZIP code 20653, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 20653?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20653 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20653?
In ZIP code 20653, approximately 57.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20653?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20653 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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