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Zip Code 20816 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    15,904
  • Density
    4,590 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $880,900
  • Med. Rent
    $2,000+

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 20816 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#36 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Wealthy Families 53.08%
#52 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Rich Households 42.16%
#64 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Income Per Capita $91,816.00
#109 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Apartment Rent $2,000+
#178 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Home Value 880900

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 20816 is 15,904 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.16 | Zip Code 20816 land area is 3.4653 sq. miles | Population density is 4,589.50 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 44.5
Median Age - Male 44
Median Age - Female 45

Median age of zip code 20816 is 14.1% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 19.6% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 20816 is 12.8% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 22.9% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 20816 median age is 15.1% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 16.9% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 14596
Black or African American population 248
Asian population 698
American Indian and Alaska Native population 0
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 95

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 1.1% Czech 0.9%
Danish 0.6% Dutch 1.9%
English 19.3% French No Basque 4.8%
French Canadian 0.6% German 14.7%
Greek 1% Hungarian 1.3%
Irish 15.8% Italian 7%
Lithuanian 0.4% Norwegian 1.1%
Polish 3.7% Portuguese 0.4%
Russian 2.7% Scotch-Irish 3.3%
Scottish 4.4% Slovak 0.4%
Subsaharan African 0.3% Swedish 1%
Swiss 0.9% Ukrainian 0.8%
USA 4.3% Welsh 1.3%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.4% Other Ancestries 25.4%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 4399
Married couples 88.16%
Other couples 11.84%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 1.93% 7.26%
$30,000 and $50,000 3.91% 7.34%
$50,000 and $100,000 11.25% 15.05%
$100,000 and $200,000 29.82% 28.19%
$200,000 or more 53.08% 42.16%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 79.41%
Spanish language 5.8%
Other European language 11.61%
Asian language 2.43%
Other language 0.75%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 6006
Detached housing units 76.42%
Attached housing units 1.85%
2 units 0.15%
3 - 4 units 0.35%
5 - 9 units 1.03%
10 - 19 units 3.7%
20 - 49 units 4.88%
50 or more units 11.41%
Mobile homes 0%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.22%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 73.24%
Use public transportation 10.21%
Use Motorcycle 0.42%
Use bicycle 3.39%
Walk to work 1.53%
Work at home 11.22%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 5.51%
Attend Public School 21.24%
Attend college undergraduate program 2.36%
Attent graduate studies 2.09%
Not enrolled in school 68.8%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 0.6%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 0.78%
High school diploma 7.64%
Some college, no degree 10.11%
Associate degree 3.55%
Bachelor's degree 47.09%
Graduate or professional degree 30.23%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 387
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 110
Retail Trade 43
Other Services (except Public Administration) 38
Construction 29
Health Care and Social Assistance 28
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 25
Finance and Insurance 23
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 20
Accommodation and Food Services 15
Information 15
Educational Services 11
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 9
Wholesale Trade 9
Manufacturing 6
Industries not classified 3
Management of Companies and Enterprises 2
Transportation and Warehousing 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 91.46%
Housing vacant 8.54%
Housing occupied by owner 81.09%
Housing occupied by tenant 18.91%
Total Rented Units 1136
Median Contract Gross Rent $1,931
Median Gross Rent $2,001
Median Home Value $880,900

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 20816 median gross rent is 3.63% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $1,570
1 Bedroom $1,790
2 Bedrooms $2,030
3 Bedrooms $2,620
4 Bedrooms $3,430
AVERAGE RENT $2,288

Average rent in zip code 20816 ($2,288.00) is 26.3% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 144.6% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 20816 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 26.2% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 26.1% higher, two bedroom rent is 26.3% higher, three bedroom rent is 26.3% higher, four bedroom rent is 26.4% higher.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 6567
Detached housing units 71.75%
Attached housing units 2.12%
2 units 0.14%
3 - 4 units 0.32%
5 - 9 units 0.94%
10 - 19 units 5.09%
20 - 49 units 4.96%
50 or more units 14.48%
Mobile homes 0%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.2%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $37,454,700
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $26,429,500
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $11,025,300

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