20606 ZIP Code — Abell, MD
Saint Marys County, Maryland
ZIP code 20606 is located in Abell, Maryland, within Saint Marys County. It covers approximately 0.91 square miles and serves a population of 247 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301.
About ZIP code 20606
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $421,400.
Median household income is $174,750.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 56 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
247
population
0.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20606 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20606
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Abell | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20609 Avenue (1.3 mi)
20626 Coltons Point (3.6 mi)
20618 Bushwood (3.8 mi)
20624 Clements (5.7 mi)
20621 Chaptico (6.1 mi)
20650 Leonardtown (6.3 mi)
20656 Loveville (8.3 mi)
22520 Montross (10.3 mi)
20664 Newburg (10.9 mi)
20645 Issue (11.4 mi)
20636 Hollywood (11.7 mi)
20619 California (12.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 247 |
| Population density | 271 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.2507 |
| Longitude | -76.7486 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 301 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 14.1% | 24.3% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.8% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 51.9% | 36.2% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 16.3% | 12.1% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
247
Population
271
People per sq mi
49.5
Median age
$174,750
Median household income
$49,271
Per capita income
$421,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
11.9%
Unemployment
129
Housing units
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
13
10–14
19
11
15–19
16
15
35–44
20
28
45–54
38
21
55–59
30
5
60–64
6
5
65–74
6
6
75–84
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 51 | 20.6% |
| 18 and over | 196 | 79.4% |
| 65 and over | 25 | 10.1% |
| Median age | 49.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.4%
Black or African American
33.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 164 | 66.4% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 33.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 14.1% | 24.3% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 17.8% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 51.9% | 36.2% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 16.3% | 12.1% | 13.4% |
$50k–$75k
12.0%
$75k–$100k
32.0%
$150k–$200k
41.3%
$200k+
14.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $50k–$75k | 12.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 32.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 41.3% |
| $200k+ | 14.7% |
| Median income | $174,750 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
33.3%
$300k–$500k
53.3%
$500k–$1M
13.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $421,400 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 41.9% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 48.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 76.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 6.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.7% |
| 3 or more | 34.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 33.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.3% |
| Fuel oil | 32.0% |
| Wood | 21.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 26 | 34.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 49 | 65.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 16 | 21.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 25 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 3.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.8% | 32.4% |
| Married | 28.8% | 23.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 22.5% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 21.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
30.3%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
25.0%
Bachelor's degree
9.0%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 32 | 62.7% |
| High school | 19 | 37.3% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
26.3%
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Professional & management
15.0%
Agriculture & mining
14.3%
Other services
11.3%
Retail trade
8.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 62.4% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 23.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.3% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.2% |
| Government | 24.8% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.2% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 27.8% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 56.1 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.3% |
| Retirement income | 58.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 13.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| High blood pressure | 44.3% |
| High cholesterol | 40.7% |
| Diabetes | 14.3% |
| Heart disease | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 34.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 12.7% |
| No physical activity | 27.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.7% |
| Visited dentist | 63.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 3.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 96.8% |
| Public insurance | 13.4% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 247 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 247 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 247 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 107 | 43.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 90 | 36.4% |
| French | 87 | 35.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 18 | 7.3% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20606
What city is ZIP code 20606 in?
ZIP code 20606 is primarily assigned to Abell, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20606 in?
ZIP code 20606 falls within Saint Marys County, Maryland.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20606?
The median household income in ZIP code 20606 is $174,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20606?
The median home value in ZIP code 20606 is $421,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 20606?
ZIP code 20606 has an estimated population of 247 residents, with a density of 271 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 20606 in?
ZIP code 20606 observes the EST timezone.