White Plains, MD · standard

ZIP Code 20695

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

6,794
208/sq mi
$141,959
Median income
$470,900
Median home value
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
208
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20695 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20695 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.7 square miles in White Plains, Charles County, Maryland. The area is home to 6,794 residents, producing a population density of 208 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 20695 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20695 sits at $141,959 (24% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $52,453. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $470,900 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $2,103 per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20695 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 42 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Charles County, so you can benchmark 20695 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 20695

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20695.

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 20695, White Plains, 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

6,794

Population

32.7

Area (sq mi)

208

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20695?

38.9

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 22.0%
African American 62.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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?

$141,959

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$52,453

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

41.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20695 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$141,959 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,483

Total Housing Units

5,469

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$470,900

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$2,103

Median Rent

2008

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+18.2%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20695 have increased 18.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 166
2021 +10.5% 183
2022 +13.6% 208
2023 -2.2% 203
2024 +18.2% 240

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 252 business establishments in ZIP 20695, employing approximately 2,869 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,073,000.

252

Businesses

2,869

Employees

$171.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 47 18.6%
Health care and social assistance 32 12.7%
Retail trade 29 11.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 18 7.1%
Wholesale trade 13 5.2%
Manufacturing 12 4.8%
Finance and insurance 9 3.6%
Accommodation and food services 7 2.8%
Information 5 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.6%
Educational services 4 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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ZIP 20695 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 20695 ranks #6 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 20695 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 20695 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
20603 Waldorf, MD 28,967 2.6 mi
20675 Pomfret, MD 1,671 2.7 mi
20602 Waldorf, MD 24,955 4.3 mi
20646 La Plata, MD 18,890 5.0 mi
20607 Accokeek, MD 9,802 6.1 mi
20611 Bel Alton, MD 1,078 9.0 mi
20601 Waldorf, MD 24,156 6.8 mi
20677 Port Tobacco, MD 2,322 7.3 mi
20617 Bryantown, MD 781 7.4 mi
20616 Bryans Road, MD 5,857 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20695 in?
ZIP code 20695 (White Plains) 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 20695?
ZIP code 20695 in White Plains, MD has a population of 6,794 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20695?
The median household income in ZIP 20695 is $141,959, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20695?
The median home value in ZIP 20695 is $470,900, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20695?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20695 is African American at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20695?
ZIP code 20695 has 252 business establishments employing approximately 2,869 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20695?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20695 are: Construction (47), Health care and social assistance (32), Retail trade (29). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20695?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20695 increased by 18.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 20695?
In ZIP code 20695, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 20695?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20695 is 41.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20695?
In ZIP code 20695, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20695?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20695 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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