Nanjemoy, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20662
Charles County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,934
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $86,699
- Median income Above-median income area
- $397,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nanjemoy pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20662 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 20662 (Nanjemoy, MD) fell -1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 20662 covers 148.2 square miles in Nanjemoy, Charles County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,934 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20662 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,699 (24% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,979. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 0.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $397,300 (11% below the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $1,170; 88.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charles County, so 20662 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 →
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 20662, Nanjemoy, 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
2,934
Population
148.2
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20662?
41.8
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
0.8%
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?
$86,699
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$42,979
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 20662 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Nanjemoy, 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)
$86,699 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maryland ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
946housing units
946
Total Housing Units
887
Occupied Units
59
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$397,300
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,170
Median Rent
1982
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
-1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20662 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.5% | 182 |
| 2020 | +2.4% | 186 |
| 2021 | +6.7% | 198 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 230 |
| 2024 | -1.2% | 227 |
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 14 business establishments in ZIP 20662, employing approximately 69 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,096,000.
14
Businesses
69
Employees
$2.1M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 35.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 21.4% |
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 20662 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22026
Dumfries (22026)
14,258 residents
- 20640
Indian Head (20640)
10,438 residents
- 20662 2,934
Nanjemoy (20662)
2,934 residents
- 20693 1,088
Welcome (20693)
1,088 residents
- 20658 854
Marbury (20658)
854 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20662 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20662 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20693
Welcome (20693)
$126,033 median income
- 22026
Dumfries (22026)
$124,318 median income
- 20658
Marbury (20658)
$104,375 median income
- 20640
Indian Head (20640)
$100,593 median income
- 20662
Nanjemoy (20662)
$86,699 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20662 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20662, 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 (2,934 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 20662 in?
ZIP code 20662 (Nanjemoy) 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 20662?
ZIP code 20662 in Nanjemoy, MD has a population of 2,934 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20662?
The median household income in ZIP 20662 is $86,699, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20662?
The median home value in ZIP 20662 is $397,300, which is 43% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20662?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20662 is White at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20662?
ZIP code 20662 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 69 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20662?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20662 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 20662?
In ZIP code 20662, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 20662?
In ZIP code 20662, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20662?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20662 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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