20646 ZIP Code – La Plata, Maryland
20646 is a ZIP code serving La Plata, Maryland in Charles County with a population of approximately 21,248 residents. The median household income is $130,168 — above the Maryland average and well above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $431,900, well above the national average, with 86.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,590 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 91% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.3%, below the national average. An estimated 4.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 33.4%, above the national average. The population has a median age of 43.4, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 20677, 20611, 20675.
ZIP Code 20646 Data
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ZIP 20646 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 20646 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $130k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $431k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,590 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.4 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.4% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 20677 – Port Tobacco
- 20611 – Bel Alton
- 20675 – Pomfret
- 20695 – White Plains
- 20693 – Welcome
- 20632 – Faulkner
- 20602 – Waldorf
- 20603 – Waldorf
- 20617 – Bryantown
- 20658 – Marbury
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20677 | PORT TOBACCO | 2,055 | $156,161 |
| 20611 | BEL ALTON | 1,127 | $129,598 |
| 20675 | POMFRET | 2,060 | $128,325 |
| 20695 | WHITE PLAINS | 11,455 | $121,528 |
| 20693 | WELCOME | 1,210 | $141,875 |