County ProfileMD
Charles County
Population: 166,617 · 23 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
166,617
People
Median age
38.9
Housing
Total households
60,875
Income
Median household income
$122,816
Housing
Total housing units
63,813
Employment
Employment rate
64.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
33.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.4%
County details
Local time 05:22:13(ET)| Name | Charles |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 23total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 18 Standard5 PO Box |
| Area code | 227, 240, 301 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 38.4728542, -77.0154285 |
| Land area | 457.8 sq miles(1,185.7 km²) |
Map of Charles county, Maryland with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Charles County
Compare the largest cities in Charles County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf | 81,410 | $116,089 | 4ZIPs |
| White Plains | 13,318 | — | 1ZIPs |
| La Plata | 10,159 | $121,208 | 1ZIPs |
| Bryans Road | 8,650 | $118,361 | 1ZIPs |
| Indian Head | 3,894 | $89,063 | 1ZIPs |
| Newburg | 2,940 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Nanjemoy | 2,564 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Hughesville | 2,438 | $106,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Bel Alton | 1,100 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Welcome | 1,067 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Marbury | 968 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Cobb Island | 929 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Issue | 769 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Bryantown | 653 | $104,271 | 1ZIPs |
| Faulkner | 538 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Pomfret | 514 | $118,914 | 1ZIPs |
| Benedict | 232 | $41,118 | 1ZIPs |
| Rock Point | 82 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Port Tobacco | 18 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Mount Victoria | — | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Charles County
Review the most populated postal areas across Charles County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20603 | Waldorf | $137,946 | 32,485 |
| 20602 | Waldorf | $107,360 | 28,736 |
| 20601 | Waldorf | $117,480 | 27,789 |
| 20646 | La Plata | $131,974 | 20,411 |
| 20695 | White Plains | $141,959 | 13,318 |
| 20640 | Indian Head | $100,593 | 9,949 |
| 20616 | Bryans Road | $128,177 | 7,356 |
| 20637 | Hughesville | $160,121 | 6,111 |
| 20664 | Newburg | $88,438 | 2,940 |
| 20662 | Nanjemoy | $86,699 | 2,564 |
| 20677 | Port Tobacco | $165,764 | 2,475 |
| 20675 | Pomfret | $127,269 | 1,728 |
| 20611 | Bel Alton | $151,607 | 1,100 |
| 20693 | Welcome | $126,033 | 1,067 |
| 20658 | Marbury | $104,375 | 968 |
| 20625 | Cobb Island | — | 848 |
| 20645 | Issue | $191,429 | 769 |
| 20617 | Bryantown | $104,036 | 761 |
| 20632 | Faulkner | — | 538 |
| 20612 | Benedict | $41,118 | 232 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS