20608 ZIP Code — Aquasco, MD

Prince Georges County, Maryland

ZIP code 20608 is located in Aquasco, Maryland, within Prince Georges County. It covers approximately 17.67 square miles and serves a population of 603 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.

About ZIP code 20608

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $407,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $102,647. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 52 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 20608 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

603

population

17.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20608 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20608

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20608. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Aquasco	Acceptable
Aquasco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20637 Hughesville (5.7 mi) 20639 Huntingtown (6.4 mi) 20613 Brandywine (7.3 mi) 20678 Prince Frederick (8.1 mi) 20617 Bryantown (8.5 mi) 20689 Sunderland (8.8 mi) 20601 Waldorf (8.8 mi) 20736 Owings (9.1 mi) 20602 Waldorf (10.1 mi) 20732 Chesapeake Beach (10.8 mi) 20676 Port Republic (10.8 mi) 20659 Mechanicsville (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	603
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	17.67 sq mi
Water area	2.06 sq mi
Latitude	38.5819
Longitude	-76.7118
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	301/240

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	25.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	31.6%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	32.0%	30.1%
Over $200k	9.8%	11.0%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

603

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$102,647

Median household income

$41,399

Per capita income

$407,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

6.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

244

Housing units

18.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	149	24.7%
18 and over	454	75.3%
65 and over	167	27.7%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42%

Black or African American 35%

Two or more races 11.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 4.9%

Asian 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	266	42%
Black or African American	222	35%
Two or more races	74	11.7%
Hispanic or Latino	31	4.9%
Other race	31	4.9%
Asian	10	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.5%	25.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	31.6%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	32.0%	30.1%
Over $200k	9.8%	11.0%	13.4%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 2.9%

$50k–$75k 7.1%

$75k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 38.3%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	2.9%
$50k–$75k	7.1%
$75k–$100k	27.9%
$100k–$150k	38.3%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$102,647

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 29.2%

$500k–$1M 31.7%

$1M+ 11.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$407,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	96.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	24.1%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	10.3%
1939 or earlier	15.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	25.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	43.8%
3 or more	35.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	40.8%
Propane / LP gas	18.8%
Fuel oil	25.8%
Wood	14.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	147	61.3%
Cohabiting couple	9	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	12	5.0%
Female householder, no spouse	72	30.0%
Households with children under 18	73	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	123	51.3%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	10.1%
Married	74.5%	54.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	15.2%
Divorced	1.9%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 35.6%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.1%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	16.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	42	41.6%
High school	19	18.8%
College / grad school	23	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 23.1%

Transportation & utilities 19.6%

Professional & management 18.0%

Retail trade 11.8%

Public administration 9.4%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Education & healthcare 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	1.2%
Sales & office	27.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.4%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.3%
Government	35.7%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	2.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	32.1%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	52.4

Poverty

All people 6.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.0%

Married-couple families 11.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.7%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	14.0%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	59.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.1%
65 and over	40.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.1%
Public insurance	31.8%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	519	86.1%
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)	586	97.2%
Born in same state	576	95.5%
Born in different state	357	59.2%
Foreign born	10	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	17	2.8%
Not a US citizen	7	41.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	130	21.6%
Arab	43	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	27	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	89.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20608

What city is ZIP code 20608 in?

ZIP code 20608 is primarily assigned to Aquasco, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 20608 in?

ZIP code 20608 falls within Prince Georges County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 20608 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 20608 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 20608 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 20608 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 20608 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 20608 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20608?

The median home value in ZIP code 20608 is $407,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 20608 in?

ZIP code 20608 observes the EST timezone.