20602 ZIP Code — Waldorf, MD
Charles County, Maryland
ZIP code 20602 is located in Waldorf, Maryland, within Charles County. It covers approximately 14.48 square miles and serves a population of 28,988 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.
About ZIP code 20602
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $339,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $102,536.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 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.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
28,988
population
14.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20602 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20602
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waldorf | Acceptable |
| Waldorf | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20601 Waldorf (2.4 mi)
20617 Bryantown (3.7 mi)
20695 White Plains (4.2 mi)
20603 Waldorf (5.1 mi)
20675 Pomfret (6.1 mi)
20613 Brandywine (6.4 mi)
20637 Hughesville (7.5 mi)
20607 Accokeek (7.5 mi)
20646 La Plata (7.8 mi)
20611 Bel Alton (9.2 mi)
20677 Port Tobacco (10 mi)
20608 Aquasco (10.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,988 |
| Population density | 2,002 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.5865 |
| Longitude | -76.8989 |
| 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 | 24.1% | 20.2% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.2% | 38.4% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 13.4% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
28,988
Population
2,002
People per sq mi
34.9
Median age
$102,536
Median household income
$41,521
Per capita income
$339,700
Median home value
$1,755
Median monthly rent
65.5%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
7,216
Housing units
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
816
Under 5
984
825
5–9
995
978
10–14
1,179
786
15–19
948
897
20–24
1,081
2,278
25–34
2,747
1,792
35–44
2,162
1,739
45–54
2,097
875
55–59
1,056
671
60–64
810
836
65–74
1,009
504
75–84
608
143
85+
172
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,922 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 22,066 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,272 | 11.3% |
| Median age | 34.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
61.6%
White
21.6%
Two or more races
8.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Other race
2.2%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 18,607 | 61.6% |
| White | 6,531 | 21.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,495 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,200 | 4% |
| Other race | 675 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 567 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 113 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.1% | 20.2% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.2% | 38.4% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 13.4% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
3.3%
$25k–$35k
3.5%
$35k–$50k
7.6%
$50k–$75k
12.4%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
27.3%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k+
12.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 27.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.4% |
| $200k+ | 12.8% |
| Median income | $102,536 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k–$300k
26.7%
$300k–$500k
55.1%
$500k–$1M
6.7%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $339,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,755 |
| Owner occupied | 65.5% |
| Renter occupied | 34.5% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
| Single-family detached | 53.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% |
| 3 or more | 22.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.7% |
| Electricity | 58.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Fuel oil | 6.7% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,269 | 40.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 889 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,594 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,735 | 35.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,070 | 38.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,277 | 21.7% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.6% | 40.7% |
| Married | 43.7% | 37.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 13.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
32.3%
Some college, no degree
26.0%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 496 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 313 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,132 | 38.5% |
| High school | 1,762 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,442 | 30.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
21.3%
Education & healthcare
19.3%
Professional & management
16.7%
Retail trade
8.4%
Construction
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Other services
4.1%
Manufacturing
3.0%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.6% |
| Service | 18.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 9.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.1% |
| Government | 36.0% |
| Self-employed | 1.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.5% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 6.6% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 8.1% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 42.7 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
13.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 4.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 13.8% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.8% |
| Depression | 16.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.4% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,115 | 14.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 26.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.2% |
| Public insurance | 32.6% |
| No insurance | 5.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,188 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 1,162 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 707 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 198 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,283 | 90.7% |
| Born in same state | 26,038 | 89.8% |
| Born in different state | 10,258 | 35.4% |
| Foreign born | 245 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,705 | 9.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,415 | 52.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,461 | 5% |
| Italian | 1,310 | 4.5% |
| French | 1,217 | 4.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 295 | 1% |
| Polish | 131 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 67 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20602
What city is ZIP code 20602 in?
ZIP code 20602 is primarily assigned to Waldorf, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20602 in?
ZIP code 20602 falls within Charles County, Maryland.
Does ZIP code 20602 have a large veteran population?
15% of civilians in ZIP code 20602 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20602?
The median home value in ZIP code 20602 is $339,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20602?
The median household income in ZIP code 20602 is $102,536, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 20602?
ZIP code 20602 has an estimated population of 28,988 residents, with a density of 2,002 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 20602 in?
ZIP code 20602 observes the EST timezone.