20607 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20607, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20607 is a zip code in Charles County and Prince George's County, Maryland, which covers District 7, Pomonkey, District 5, and Piscataway, with a total population of 11,122 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 20607 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20607.

The estimated population of people living in 20607 is 11,122, with a median age of 45.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20607 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,122
+3.41%
+3.52%
2020
10,755
-0.81% -
2019
10,843
-3.48% -
2018
11,234
+4.56%
-
2017
10,744
- -

Population of 20607 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20607 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
23%
16%
+43.75%
Black/African American
60.3%
66%
-8.64%
Native
0%
0.8%
-100.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
3.1%
+22.58%
Asian
5.6%
7.7%
-27.27%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
7.1%
5.2%
+36.54%
Other
0.2%
1.3%
-84.62%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20607 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 20607 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20607 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20607 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.1 +1.12% 46.1 -1.91% 44.4 +5.46%
2020 44.6 -1.55% 47 +5.86% 42.1 -9.66%
2019 45.3 +4.14% 44.4 +7.51% 46.6 +6.15%
2018 43.5 +0.46% 41.3 -0.96% 43.9 +0.46%
2017 43.3 - 41.7 - 43.7 -

The median age of the 20607 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 20607 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 511 -31.75% 525 +75.22% 347 919
10 to 19 764 11.14% 755 -21.32% 736 541
20 to 29 503 +3.5% 543 -13.22% 516 464
30 to 39 593 +17.43% 629 -2.84% 642 609
40 to 49 873 1.13% 1,162 -1.95% 861 1,091
50 to 59 705 +32.51% 1,021 +9% 963 1,113
60 to 69 828 +9.56% 692 -18.43% 907 569
70+ 219 +52.49% 421 +21.5% 346 498

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20607 zip code is $141,992.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 20607.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $169,107.00
  • 45 to 64
    $151,438.00
  • 65 and over
    $76,826.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20607 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 20607, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 20607 is currently $153,929.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

25.64% of households in 20607 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 20607 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    2.85%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    4.91%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.40%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    21.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    25.64%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20607 is $55,386.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20607 by the total population of 20607.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20607 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20607 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    22.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.06%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18.98%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.54%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20607 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20607 zip over the age of 16 is 8,866.

Of those people, a total of 77.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 20607 is 71.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 20607 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 287 32.40% 93.50%
20 to 24 years 634 84.10% 22.10%
25 to 29 years 346 87.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 626 100.00% 6.40%
35 to 44 years 1,386 92.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,080 94.70% 13.40%
55 to 59 years 1,187 87.10% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 943 60.10% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 850 48.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 527 6.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20607. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,337 69.80% 9.90%
Black or African American 5,417 79.10% 6.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 564 79.30% 11.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 308 100.00% 6.50%
Two or more races 237 77.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 397 86.60% 5.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,280 69.10% 10.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20607 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 20607 is 6,297, with median earnings of $72,191.00.

Women in 20607 are earning approximately 94.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,297 $72,191.00
Male 3,029 $74,347.00
Female 3,268 $70,031.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20607 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 958 $94,052.00
Business and Financial 490 $76,894.00
Computer and Mathematical 654 $123,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 76 $66,786.00
Community and Social Service 75 $99,345.00
Legal 138 $125,000.00
Educational and Library 492 $54,682.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 190 $81,786.00
Healthcare Practitioners 570 $81,974.00
Healthcare Support 167 $30,524.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 178 $61,667.00
Law Enforcement 106 $101,364.00
Food Preparation and Serving 88 $35,400.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 165 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 63 $37,734.00
Sales 186 $22,024.00
Office and Administrative Support 780 $45,069.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 238 $30,147.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 172 $69,016.00
Production 44 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 226 $50,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20607 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 20607.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 423 $113,250.00 535 $92,162.00
Business and Financial 209 $92,702.00 281 $69,276.00
Computer and Mathematical 422 $119,732.00 232 $125,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $64,333.00 18 $89,375.00
Community and Social Service 34 $98,611.00 41 $99,896.00
Legal 69 $140,938.00 69 $101,989.00
Educational and Library 72 $93,571.00 420 $53,318.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 174 $82,500.00 16 $76,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 91 $52,321.00 479 $95,022.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 160 $30,242.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 102 $34,310.00 76 $0.00
Law Enforcement 101 $101,648.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 47 $35,150.00 41 $52,772.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 85 $0.00 80 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 50 $26,842.00
Sales 101 $22,321.00 85 $4,861.00
Office and Administrative Support 219 $37,255.00 561 $48,060.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 238 $30,147.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 172 $69,016.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 44 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 163 $72,859.00 63 $26,492.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,932 households in 20607, with an average household size of 2.83 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,729 families living in the 20607 zip code with an average family size of 3.42 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 20607:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,072 188 469 1,203
Average Household Size 3.6 3.34 3.11 1.3
Total Families 2,072 188 469 0
Average Household Size 3.59 2.6 3 0

Poverty

Of the 2,729 families living in 20607, 1.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20607:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,033 housing units in 20607.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,932 97.50%
Vacant 101 2.50%

2.88% of the total 4,033 housing units in 20607 are rental units. This is approximately 116 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,791 are occupied by the owner - or 94.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20607 is $1,484.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20607 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    25
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    62
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    34
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    5
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    15
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20607 is $423,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20607 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    22
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    26
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    56
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    399
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,405
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    806
  • $1,000,000 or more
    51

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20607. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20607 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    82
  • 1940 to 1949
    91
  • 1950 to 1959
    301
  • 1960 to 1969
    572
  • 1970 to 1979
    80
  • 1980 to 1989
    354
  • 1990 to 1999
    991
  • 2000 to 2009
    745
  • 2010 to 2013
    817
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 20607 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    117
  • 1 vehicle available
    648
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,351
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,816

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20607 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20607 that commute to work in a particular way.

45.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20607.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    32
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    13
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    177
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    130
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    313
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    222
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    649
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    257
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    326
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,589
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,138
  • 90 or more minutes
    309

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20607 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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