20662 ZIP Code — Nanjemoy, MD

Charles County, Maryland

ZIP code 20662 is located in Nanjemoy, Maryland, within Charles County. It covers approximately 56.41 square miles and serves a population of 2,590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 20662

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 $357,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,250. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 20662 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,590

population

56.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20662 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20662

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20662. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nanjemoy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20693 Welcome (7 mi) 22135 Quantico (7.4 mi) 20640 Indian Head (9.2 mi) 22554 Stafford (9.5 mi) 20658 Marbury (10.1 mi) 22026 Dumfries (10.2 mi) 20677 Port Tobacco (10.5 mi) 22485 King George (11.5 mi) 22172 Triangle (11.7 mi) 22448 Dahlgren (12 mi) 20646 La Plata (12.7 mi) 22405 Fredericksburg (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,590
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	56.41 sq mi
Water area	9.66 sq mi
Latitude	38.4334
Longitude	-77.2194
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	45.0%	20.2%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	28.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	38.4%	30.1%
Over $200k	7.0%	13.4%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,590

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$76,250

Median household income

$36,705

Per capita income

$357,800

Median home value

$1,663

Median monthly rent

90.2%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

992

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

102

Under 5

126

5–9

10–14

100

15–19

20–24

108

25–34

135

35–44

115

143

45–54

178

160

55–59

199

105

60–64

130

115

65–74

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	692	26.7%
18 and over	1,898	73.3%
65 and over	370	14.3%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.1%

Black or African American 27.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Other race 3.9%

Two or more races 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,575	58.1%
Black or African American	745	27.5%
Hispanic or Latino	119	4.4%
Other race	107	3.9%
Two or more races	83	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	53	2%
Asian	27	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.0%	20.2%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	28.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	38.4%	30.1%
Over $200k	7.0%	13.4%	13.4%

Under $10k 11.5%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$76,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 40.5%

$500k–$1M 20.5%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$357,800
Median rent / month	$1,663
Owner occupied	90.2%
Renter occupied	9.8%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	18.7%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	20.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	16.9%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	51.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%
Fuel oil	23.4%
Wood	13.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	588	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	55	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	101	10.0%
Female householder, no spouse	263	26.1%
Households with children under 18	334	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	275	27.3%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	26.6%
Married	67.0%	53.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	4.6%	10.0%
Divorced	7.6%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 25.2%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	78	13.8%
Elementary school	252	44.5%
High school	128	22.6%
College / grad school	108	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Public administration 15.6%

Construction 14.5%

Retail trade 11.6%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Professional & management 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Information 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.0%
Government	37.7%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.6

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 28.8%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 16.8%

Female-led households 14.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.1%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	37.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,362	91.2%
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)	2,559	98.8%
Born in same state	2,548	98.4%
Born in different state	1,677	64.7%
Foreign born	11	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	31	1.2%
Not a US citizen	27	87.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	473	18.3%
Italian	211	8.1%
Arab	185	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	40	1.5%
Norwegian	13	0.5%
English	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20662

What city is ZIP code 20662 in?

ZIP code 20662 is primarily assigned to Nanjemoy, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 20662 in?

ZIP code 20662 falls within Charles County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 20662 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 20662 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20662?

19% of residents in ZIP code 20662 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20662?

The median home value in ZIP code 20662 is $357,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 20662?

ZIP code 20662 has an estimated population of 2,590 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 20662 in?

ZIP code 20662 observes the EST timezone.