20765 ZIP Code — Galesville, MD

Anne Arundel County, Maryland

ZIP code 20765 is located in Galesville, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. It covers approximately 0.47 square miles and serves a population of 604 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 443/667/410.

About ZIP code 20765

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $475,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $139,167. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 20765 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

604

population

0.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20765 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20765

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20765. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Galesville	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	604
Population density	1,285 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	0.47 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	38.8435
Longitude	-76.5476
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	443/667/410

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.7%	20.1%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	27.4%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	43.5%	36.3%	30.1%
Over $200k	9.6%	16.2%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

604

Population

1,285

People per sq mi

53.7

Median age

$139,167

Median household income

$56,497

Per capita income

$475,000

Median home value

$1,411

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

241

Housing units

28.0%

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	85	14.1%
18 and over	519	85.9%
65 and over	210	34.8%
Median age	53.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70%

Black or African American 30%

Group	Count	%
White	423	70%
Black or African American	181	30%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.7%	20.1%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	27.4%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	43.5%	36.3%	30.1%
Over $200k	9.6%	16.2%	13.4%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 4.1%

$150k–$200k 29.4%

$200k+ 19.3%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	24.8%
$100k–$150k	4.1%
$150k–$200k	29.4%
$200k+	19.3%
Median income	$139,167

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 48.7%

$500k–$1M 25.1%

$1M+ 18.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$475,000
Median rent / month	$1,411
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	39.0%
1940–1949	20.6%
1939 or earlier	34.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	35.3%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	14.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	6.0%
3 or more	56.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	62.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	31.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	28.4%
Cohabiting couple	58	26.6%
Male householder, no spouse	35	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	63	28.9%
Households with children under 18	56	25.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	160	73.4%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.8%	2.7%
Married	33.5%	23.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	14.1%
Divorced	55.5%	60.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	28.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	5.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	66	61.1%
High school	7	6.5%
College / grad school	29	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 37.4%

Finance & real estate 26.3%

Professional & management 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Education & healthcare 8.5%

Retail trade 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Public administration 1.5%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	18.1%
Natural resources & construction	33.3%
Production & transportation	1.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	12.6%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.4

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.5%
Retirement income	51.8%
Supplemental Security	33.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.8%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	7.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	71.7%
Cholesterol screening	94.7%
Teeth loss	9.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.8%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	592	98.0%
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)	604	100.0%
Born in same state	578	95.7%
Born in different state	288	47.7%
Foreign born	26	4.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	137	22.7%
Italian	76	12.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	4%
Arab	18	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20765

What city is ZIP code 20765 in?

ZIP code 20765 is primarily assigned to Galesville, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 20765 in?

ZIP code 20765 falls within Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 20765 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 20765 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 20765 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 20765 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 20765 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 20765 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20765?

The median household income in ZIP code 20765 is $139,167, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 20765 in?

ZIP code 20765 observes the EST timezone.