20611 ZIP Code — Bel Alton, MD

Charles County, Maryland

ZIP code 20611 is located in Bel Alton, Maryland, within Charles County. It covers approximately 8.31 square miles and serves a population of 1,127 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 20611

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $384,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $129,598.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 20611 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

1,127

population

8.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20611 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20611

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20611. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bel Alton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20632 Faulkner (2.4 mi) 20646 La Plata (3.6 mi) 20677 Port Tobacco (4.3 mi) 20693 Welcome (6.5 mi) 20617 Bryantown (8.1 mi) 20695 White Plains (8.1 mi) 20675 Pomfret (8.2 mi) 20622 Charlotte Hall (8.3 mi) 20602 Waldorf (9.2 mi) 22448 Dahlgren (9.4 mi) 20664 Newburg (10.6 mi) 20637 Hughesville (10.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,127
Population density	136 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	8.31 sq mi
Water area	1.25 sq mi
Latitude	38.4668
Longitude	-76.9745
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	240/301

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	20.2%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	28.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	38.4%	30.1%
Over $200k	18.4%	13.4%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,127

Population

136

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$129,598

Median household income

$55,562

Per capita income

$384,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.0%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

1.4%

Unemployment

455

Housing units

28.6%

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	183	16.2%
18 and over	944	83.8%
65 and over	223	19.8%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.3%

Two or more races 16.8%

Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

Black or African American 8.3%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	803	63.3%
Two or more races	213	16.8%
Hispanic or Latino	142	11.2%
Black or African American	105	8.3%
Asian	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	20.2%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	28.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	29.1%	38.4%	30.1%
Over $200k	18.4%	13.4%	13.4%

Under $10k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 1.8%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 47.0%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 21.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	1.8%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	47.0%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	21.8%
Median income	$129,598

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 8.4%

$300k–$500k 65.8%

$500k–$1M 25.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$384,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.0%
Renter occupied	4.0%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.1%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	13.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	4.9%
3 bedrooms	53.7%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	13.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	7.9%
2 vehicles	51.2%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	70.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	17.1%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	267	60.0%
Cohabiting couple	70	15.7%
Male householder, no spouse	55	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	53	11.9%
Households with children under 18	169	38.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	129	29.0%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.8%	23.6%
Married	42.7%	61.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	6.4%
Divorced	11.6%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 24.2%

Some college, no degree 39.8%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	28.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	4.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	31	13.7%
High school	58	25.7%
College / grad school	126	55.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Public administration 14.8%

Construction 14.1%

Professional & management 11.5%

Finance & real estate 11.2%

Other services 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Retail trade 4.8%

Information 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	17.4%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	5.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.9%
Government	33.5%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.6

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.8%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.0%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	154	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.1%
Public insurance	23.6%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,050	93.2%
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)	1,089	96.6%
Born in same state	1,007	89.4%
Born in different state	468	41.5%
Foreign born	82	7.3%
Naturalized citizen	38	3.4%
Not a US citizen	38	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	213	18.9%
French	176	15.6%
English	70	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	61	5.4%
German	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20611

What city is ZIP code 20611 in?

ZIP code 20611 is primarily assigned to Bel Alton, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 20611 in?

ZIP code 20611 falls within Charles County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 20611 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 20611 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 20611 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 20611 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20611?

The median household income in ZIP code 20611 is $129,598, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20611?

The median home value in ZIP code 20611 is $384,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 20611 in?

ZIP code 20611 observes the EST timezone.