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Zip Code 20842 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    1,622
  • Density
    31 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $496,300
  • Med. Rent
    $1,082

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 20842 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
#139 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Work From Home 8.88%
#1,030 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Home Value 496300
#2,128 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Rich Households 9.45%
#2,199 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Income Per Capita $39,664.00
#2,371 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Undergrads 7.58%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 20842 is 1,622 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.06 | Zip Code 20842 land area is 52.4708 sq. miles | Population density is 30.91 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 47.7
Median Age - Male 44.5
Median Age - Female 49.6

Median age of zip code 20842 is 15.2% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 28.2% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 20842 is 35.7% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 24.3% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 20842 median age is 54.5% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 28.8% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 1573
Black or African American population 36
Asian population 0
American Indian and Alaska Native population 0
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 13

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.7% Czech 0.5%
Danish 0.4% Dutch 3.4%
English 20.6% French No Basque 1.5%
French Canadian 0.7% German 16.6%
Greek 0.7% Hungarian 0%
Irish 16.4% Italian 4.3%
Lithuanian 0% Norwegian 0.6%
Polish 0.8% Portuguese 0%
Russian 0.5% Scotch-Irish 3%
Scottish 3.4% Slovak 0%
Subsaharan African 0.5% Swedish 1.4%
Swiss 0.2% Ukrainian 0.4%
USA 9.9% Welsh 1.7%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0% Other Ancestries 20.5%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 451
Married couples 81.15%
Other couples 18.85%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 14.19% 19.54%
$30,000 and $50,000 12.64% 15.8%
$50,000 and $100,000 25.72% 26.71%
$100,000 and $200,000 37.69% 28.5%
$200,000 or more 9.76% 9.45%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 89.77%
Spanish language 7.98%
Other European language 2.25%
Asian language 0%
Other language 0%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 614
Detached housing units 89.9%
Attached housing units 2.44%
2 units 0%
3 - 4 units 0%
5 - 9 units 0%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 7.65%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 79.16%
Use public transportation 1.65%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 3.31%
Work at home 15.88%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 3.11%
Attend Public School 12.24%
Attend college undergraduate program 7.58%
Attent graduate studies 0.87%
Not enrolled in school 76.2%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 6.96%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 0%
High school diploma 26.86%
Some college, no degree 31.18%
Associate degree 2.45%
Bachelor's degree 27.75%
Graduate or professional degree 4.8%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 63
Construction 17
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 12
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 8
Manufacturing 6
Other Services (except Public Administration) 5
Retail Trade 3
Health Care and Social Assistance 2
Utilities 2
Transportation and Warehousing 2
Wholesale Trade 1
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 1
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 1
Accommodation and Food Services 1
Finance and Insurance 1
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 87.22%
Housing vacant 12.78%
Housing occupied by owner 80.94%
Housing occupied by tenant 19.06%
Total Rented Units 117
Median Contract Gross Rent $1,012
Median Gross Rent $1,082
Median Home Value $496,300

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 20842 median gross rent is 6.92% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $820
1 Bedroom $930
2 Bedrooms $1,060
3 Bedrooms $1,370
4 Bedrooms $1,790
AVERAGE RENT $1,194

Average rent in zip code 20842 ($1,194.00) is 24.4% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 27.7% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 20842 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 24.4% lower, one bedroom apartment rent is 24.7% lower, two bedroom rent is 24.4% lower, three bedroom rent is 24.3% lower, four bedroom rent is 24.5% lower.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 704
Detached housing units 91.19%
Attached housing units 2.13%
2 units 0%
3 - 4 units 0%
5 - 9 units 0%
10 - 19 units 0%
20 - 49 units 0%
50 or more units 0%
Mobile homes 6.68%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $2,200,500
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $1,033,400
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $1,167,100

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