20693 ZIP Code — Welcome, MD

Charles County, Maryland

ZIP code 20693 is located in Welcome, Maryland, within Charles County. It covers approximately 20.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,210 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 20693

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $433,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $141,875. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 50 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 20693 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,210

population

20.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20693 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20693

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20693. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Welcome	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20677 Port Tobacco (4.6 mi) 20611 Bel Alton (6.5 mi) 20646 La Plata (6.7 mi) 20632 Faulkner (6.8 mi) 20662 Nanjemoy (7 mi) 22448 Dahlgren (7.6 mi) 20640 Indian Head (9.4 mi) 20658 Marbury (9.8 mi) 20675 Pomfret (10.7 mi) 20695 White Plains (11.7 mi) 20664 Newburg (12 mi) 22135 Quantico (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,210
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	20.18 sq mi
Water area	5.27 sq mi
Latitude	38.4399
Longitude	-77.0898
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	10.8%	20.2%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	28.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	53.6%	38.4%	30.1%
Over $200k	22.9%	13.4%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,210

Population

People per sq mi

29.5

Median age

$141,875

Median household income

$39,579

Per capita income

$433,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.0%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

340

Housing units

35.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

167

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	340	28.1%
18 and over	870	71.9%
65 and over	193	16.0%
Median age	29.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.5%

Two or more races 23.1%

Black or African American 16%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	735	60.5%
Two or more races	281	23.1%
Black or African American	194	16%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.8%	20.2%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	12.7%	28.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	53.6%	38.4%	30.1%
Over $200k	22.9%	13.4%	13.4%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$50k–$75k 6.0%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 28.2%

$150k–$200k 25.7%

$200k+ 19.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$50k–$75k	6.0%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	28.2%
$150k–$200k	25.7%
$200k+	19.4%
Median income	$141,875

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 61.4%

$500k–$1M 23.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$433,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.0%
Renter occupied	5.0%
Vacant	10.4%
Single-family detached	99.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	36.5%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	21.1%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.4%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	42.1%
5+ bedrooms	15.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	22.3%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	48.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	87.8%
Fuel oil	11.3%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	240	75.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	39	12.2%
Households with children under 18	129	40.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	119	37.3%
Average household size	3.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	44.4%
Married	65.1%	45.7%
Separated	0.0%	4.1%
Widowed	1.7%	2.1%
Divorced	2.2%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 19.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.3%
Bachelor's or higher	35.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	18.6%
Kindergarten	16	5.1%
Elementary school	82	26.4%
High school	137	44.1%
College / grad school	18	5.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.8%

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Public administration 16.8%

Professional & management 14.7%

Construction 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Manufacturing 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.2%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.5%
Government	29.3%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	50.2

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.1%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.4%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	9.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	9.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.6%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,091	90.2%
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)	1,210	100.0%
Born in same state	1,149	95.0%
Born in different state	843	69.7%
Foreign born	61	5.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	270	22.3%
Italian	68	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	6	0.5%
Arab	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.4%
Internet access	99.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20693

What city is ZIP code 20693 in?

ZIP code 20693 is primarily assigned to Welcome, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 20693 in?

ZIP code 20693 falls within Charles County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 20693 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 20693 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 20693 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 20693 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20693?

The median household income in ZIP code 20693 is $141,875, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20693?

The median home value in ZIP code 20693 is $433,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 20693 in?

ZIP code 20693 observes the EST timezone.