20779 ZIP Code — Tracys Landing, MD

Anne Arundel County, Maryland

ZIP code 20779 is located in Tracys Landing, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. It covers approximately 6.82 square miles and serves a population of 992 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240.

About ZIP code 20779

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 $492,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($109,931) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 20779 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

992

population

6.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20779 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20779

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20779. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tracys Landing	Acceptable
Tracys Landing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20758 Friendship (1.7 mi) 20751 Deale (2.5 mi) 20714 North Beach (3.8 mi) 20733 Churchton (4.1 mi) 20754 Dunkirk (4.2 mi) 20711 Lothian (4.6 mi) 20736 Owings (5.4 mi) 20778 West River (5.5 mi) 20764 Shady Side (6.1 mi) 20689 Sunderland (6.8 mi) 20732 Chesapeake Beach (7.3 mi) 20776 Harwood (7.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	992
Population density	145 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	6.82 sq mi
Water area	1.39 sq mi
Latitude	38.7611
Longitude	-76.5766
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	240

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	20.1%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	12.1%	27.4%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	40.4%	36.3%	30.1%
Over $200k	16.9%	16.2%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

992

Population

145

People per sq mi

57.1

Median age

$109,931

Median household income

$69,388

Per capita income

$492,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.1%

Home ownership

4.8%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

507

Housing units

35.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	186	18.8%
18 and over	806	81.3%
65 and over	227	22.9%
Median age	57.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Black or African American 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	954	95.1%
Black or African American	20	2%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.1%
Other race	11	1.1%
Asian	7	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.6%	20.1%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	12.1%	27.4%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	40.4%	36.3%	30.1%
Over $200k	16.9%	16.2%	13.4%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k+ 19.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	26.8%
$150k–$200k	18.1%
$200k+	19.0%
Median income	$109,931

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 4.2%

$300k–$500k 48.6%

$500k–$1M 38.2%

$1M+ 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$492,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.1%
Renter occupied	3.9%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	21.4%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	13.9%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	11.6%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	26.5%
5+ bedrooms	15.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	33.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	60.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.5%
Fuel oil	28.1%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	269	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	20	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	62	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	90	20.4%
Households with children under 18	116	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	174	39.5%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.2%	4.3%
Married	73.4%	61.0%
Separated	4.5%	0.0%
Widowed	8.0%	11.4%
Divorced	5.9%	23.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 13.3%

Some college, no degree 33.4%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 15.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	35.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	43	30.3%
Elementary school	90	63.4%
High school	9	6.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 18.9%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Professional & management 14.5%

Construction 12.6%

Public administration 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Retail trade 7.3%

Other services 3.5%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.3%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	19.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.8%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	34.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 4.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	41.7%
Supplemental Security	12.2%
Cash public assistance	10.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.5%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	18.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	7.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	73.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	7.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	23.1%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.9%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	948	95.6%
Spanish	130	13.7%
Other Indo-European	130	13.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	960	96.8%
Born in same state	960	96.8%
Born in different state	491	49.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	32	3.2%
Not a US citizen	25	78.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	302	30.4%
Arab	116	11.7%
Italian	56	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	19	1.9%
Irish	17	1.7%
English	11	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20779

What city is ZIP code 20779 in?

ZIP code 20779 is primarily assigned to Tracys Landing, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 20779 in?

ZIP code 20779 falls within Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 20779 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 20779 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 20779 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 20779 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20779?

The median home value in ZIP code 20779 is $492,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20779?

The median household income in ZIP code 20779 is $109,931, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 20779 in?

ZIP code 20779 observes the EST timezone.