PlainZIP

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
$86,699
Median income
$397,300
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 20662 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 148.2 square miles in Nanjemoy, Charles County, Maryland. The area is home to 2,934 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 20662 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20662 sits at $86,699 (24% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $42,979. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $397,300 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $1,170 per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20662 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Charles County, so you can benchmark 20662 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 →

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 20662, Nanjemoy, 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

2,934

Population

148.2

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20662?

41.8

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 63.8%
African American 25.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

$42,979

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 20662 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,699 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

946

Total Housing Units

887

Occupied Units

59

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$397,300

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 20662 vs 20693 →

ZIP 20662 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 20662 ranks #3 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 20662 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 20662 ranks #5 of 5 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
20693 Welcome, MD 1,088 6.3 mi
20640 Indian Head, MD 10,438 8.7 mi
20658 Marbury, MD 854 9.1 mi
22026 Dumfries, VA 14,258 10.4 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 Nanjemoy, MD Maryland

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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Official Data Resources for Nanjemoy, 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.

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