Churchton, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20733
Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,672
- 315/sq mi High-density area
- $126,797
- Median income Above-median income area
- $394,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Churchton pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 8%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 315
- people per sq mi
- 95%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20733 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 20733 covers 8.5 square miles in Churchton, Anne Arundel County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,672 residents on file, a density of 315 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20733 skews affluent, with a median household income of $126,797 (11% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,821. Unemployment is 11.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $394,000 (12% below the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $3,501; 95.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anne Arundel County, so 20733 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 20733
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Churchton, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20733.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 20733, Churchton, 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
2,672
Population
8.5
Area (sq mi)
315
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20733?
43.2
Median Age
42.9%
Male
57.1%
Female
1.5%
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?
$126,797
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$57,821
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
41.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20733 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Churchton, 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)
$126,797 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
1,044housing units
1,044
Total Housing Units
946
Occupied Units
98
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$394,000
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
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
-0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20733 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 199 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 215 |
| 2022 | +7.3% | 231 |
| 2023 | +14.5% | 265 |
| 2024 | -0.4% | 264 |
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 38 business establishments in ZIP 20733, employing approximately 260 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,219,000.
38
Businesses
260
Employees
$12.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 21.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 7.9% |
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 20733 vs 20751 →
ZIP 20733 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21037
Edgewater (21037)
20,618 residents
- 20711 6,643
Lothian (20711)
6,643 residents
- 20714 4,345
North Beach (20714)
4,345 residents
- 20764 4,176
Shady Side (20764)
4,176 residents
- 20776 3,289
Harwood (20776)
3,289 residents
- 20733 2,672
Churchton (20733)
2,672 residents
- 20751 2,343
Deale (20751)
2,343 residents
- 20778 2,009
West River (20778)
2,009 residents
- 20779 1,182
Tracys Landing (20779)
1,182 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20733 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20733 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20758
Friendship (20758)
$240,847 median income
- 20778
West River (20778)
$205,974 median income
- 20779
Tracys Landing (20779)
$178,452 median income
- 20765
Galesville (20765)
$149,545 median income
- 20776
Harwood (20776)
$149,300 median income
- 21037
Edgewater (21037)
$145,787 median income
- 20733
Churchton (20733)
$126,797 median income
- 20751
Deale (20751)
$123,951 median income
- 20764
Shady Side (20764)
$118,857 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20733 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20751 | Deale, MD | 2,343 | 1.6 mi |
| 20764 | Shady Side, MD | 4,176 | 2.3 mi |
| 20765 | Galesville, MD | 514 | 2.8 mi |
| 20778 | West River, MD | 2,009 | 2.8 mi |
| 20779 | Tracys Landing, MD | 1,182 | 3.6 mi |
| 20714 | North Beach, MD | 4,345 | 5.8 mi |
| 20711 | Lothian, MD | 6,643 | 6.4 mi |
| 21037 | Edgewater, MD | 20,618 | 7.6 mi |
| 20758 | Friendship, MD | 721 | 5.9 mi |
| 20776 | Harwood, MD | 3,289 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20733, 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 (2,672 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 20733 in?
ZIP code 20733 (Churchton) is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Anne Arundel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anne-arundel-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 20733?
ZIP code 20733 in Churchton, MD has a population of 2,672 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20733?
The median household income in ZIP 20733 is $126,797, which is 66% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20733?
The median home value in ZIP 20733 is $394,000, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20733?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20733 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20733?
ZIP code 20733 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 260 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20733?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20733 are: Construction (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Retail trade (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20733?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20733 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 20733?
In ZIP code 20733, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.2% 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 20733?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20733 is 41.1 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 20733?
In ZIP code 20733, approximately 95.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20733?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20733 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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