20617 ZIP Code — Bryantown, MD

Charles County, Maryland

ZIP code 20617 is located in Bryantown, Maryland, within Charles County. It covers approximately 6.01 square miles and serves a population of 630 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 20617

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 $471,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($123,438) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 25% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 20617 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

630

population

6.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bryantown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20602 Waldorf (3.7 mi) 20637 Hughesville (4.2 mi) 20601 Waldorf (5 mi) 20622 Charlotte Hall (6.8 mi) 20695 White Plains (6.9 mi) 20613 Brandywine (7.9 mi) 20611 Bel Alton (8.1 mi) 20646 La Plata (8.2 mi) 20608 Aquasco (8.5 mi) 20603 Waldorf (8.6 mi) 20675 Pomfret (8.6 mi) 20632 Faulkner (9.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	630
Population density	105 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	6.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.5421
Longitude	-76.8603
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	13.7%	20.2%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	28.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	39.6%	38.4%	30.1%
Over $200k	25.9%	13.4%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

630

Population

105

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$123,438

Median household income

$68,383

Per capita income

$471,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

190

Housing units

47.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	169	26.8%
18 and over	461	73.2%
65 and over	109	17.3%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.9%

Black or African American 17.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

Two or more races 9.4%

Group	Count	%
White	444	63.9%
Black or African American	121	17.4%
Hispanic or Latino	65	9.4%
Two or more races	65	9.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.7%	20.2%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	28.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	39.6%	38.4%	30.1%
Over $200k	25.9%	13.4%	13.4%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 4.6%

$75k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 33.6%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 21.7%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	4.6%
$75k–$100k	22.1%
$100k–$150k	33.6%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	21.7%
Median income	$123,438

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 61.1%

$500k–$1M 34.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$471,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.4%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	23.0%
1970–1979	33.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	24.0%
4 bedrooms	54.8%
5+ bedrooms	21.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	47.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	51.2%
Propane / LP gas	8.3%
Fuel oil	40.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	66.4%
Cohabiting couple	11	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	7	3.2%
Female householder, no spouse	55	25.3%
Households with children under 18	80	36.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	33.2%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.2%	11.4%
Married	79.5%	61.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	9.7%
Divorced	4.9%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 13.0%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 21.5%

Bachelor's degree 29.9%

Graduate / professional 17.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	47.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	8.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	88	60.7%
High school	33	22.8%
College / grad school	12	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 30.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 26.4%

Construction 11.6%

Retail trade 8.1%

Education & healthcare 7.7%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Professional & management 3.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	33.5%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	3.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.6%
Government	39.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	10.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

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	28.6%
Retirement income	41.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.9%
Teeth loss	9.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	107	25.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	20.1%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	84.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.6%
Public insurance	21.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	582	92.4%
Spanish	34	5.8%
Other Indo-European	34	5.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	630	100.0%
Born in same state	630	100.0%
Born in different state	151	24.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	110	17.5%
Polish	47	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	5.1%
Arab	21	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.4%
Internet access	96.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20617

What city is ZIP code 20617 in?

ZIP code 20617 is primarily assigned to Bryantown, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 20617 in?

ZIP code 20617 falls within Charles County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 20617 have a large veteran population?

25% of civilians in ZIP code 20617 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 20617 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 20617 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 20617?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20617?

The median household income in ZIP code 20617 is $123,438, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 20617 in?

ZIP code 20617 observes the EST timezone.