Waldorf, MD — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 20601 serves a portion of Waldorf, Maryland, within Charles County. This community is home to approximately 48,281 residents, with a median age of 36.2 years. The median household income of $91,031 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $482,464 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 44% owner-occupied and 56% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Waldorf is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 133 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 58% and an unemployment rate of 9.2%, 20601 reflects the economic character of Charles County in Maryland.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 48,281 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 18,633 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $91,031 | ↑ 35% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $482,464 | ↑ 60% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 133 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.2% | ↑ 136% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 20.5% | ↑ 80% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 58% | ↑ 66% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.2 yrs | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 44% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 56% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 21,243 | — |