20623 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20623, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20623 is a zip code in Prince George's County, Maryland, which covers District 11 and Brandywine, with a total population of 2,534 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 20623 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20623.

The estimated population of people living in 20623 is 2,534, with a median age of 49.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20623 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,534
 -3.25% -19.20%
2020
2,619
 -12.61% -
2019
2,997
+2.15%
-
2018
2,934
 -6.44% -
2017
3,136
 - -

Population of 20623 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20623 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
14.2%
19%
 -25.26%
Black/African American
80.3%
73.2%
 +9.70%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.7%
2.4%
 -70.83%
Asian
1.4%
3.1%
 -54.84%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
2.4%
 +45.83%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20623 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 20623 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20623 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20623 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.8 +1.22% 46 -4.56% 52.6 +4.99%
2020 49.2 +24.87% 48.2 +29.57% 50.1 +12.33%
2019 39.4 +0.77% 37.2 0% 44.6 +5.69%
2018 39.1 +4.27% 37.2 +0.27% 42.2 +7.11%
2017 37.5 - 37.1 - 39.4 -

The median age of the 20623 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 20623 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 9 146 -16.69% 148 -124.32% 95 24
10 to 19 265 0.57% 229 -75.59% 229 90
20 to 29 217 -68.42% 257 -52.24% 97 135
30 to 39 239 -29.43% 183 -68.3% 168 74
40 to 49 178 +26.56% 229 -28.88% 195 169
50 to 59 234 -71.26% 267 -19.8% 93 207
60 to 69 192 +58.48% 204 +45.14% 323 293
70+ 69 +211.75% 79 +51.31% 219 123

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20623 zip code is $126,591.00.

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 20623.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $146,932.00
  • 45 to 64
    $162,045.00
  • 65 and over
    $89,875.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20623 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 20623, 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 20623 is currently $147,886.00.

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.

27.47% of households in 20623 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 20623 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.46%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.27%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.36%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.10%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    27.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20623 is $50,823.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20623 by the total population of 20623.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20623 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20623 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
    25.15%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.31%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.88%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20623 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20623 zip over the age of 16 is 2,293.

Of those people, a total of 65.20% 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 20623 is 61.90%.

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 20623 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 197 53.30% 53.30%
20 to 24 years 74 100.00% 8.10%
25 to 29 years 158 69.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 105 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 321 85.70% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 298 91.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 182 78.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 351 80.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 509 22.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 98 12.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20623. 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 324 40.40% 4.60%
Black or African American 1,857 70.30% 4.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 18 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 6 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 88 47.70% 26.20%
Hispanic or Latino 17 64.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 324 40.40% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20623 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 20623 is 1,420, with median earnings of $60,227.00.

Women in 20623 are earning approximately 104.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,420 $60,227.00
Male 787 $57,480.00
Female 633 $60,284.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20623 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 101 $89,063.00
Business and Financial 297 $55,037.00
Computer and Mathematical 131 $62,386.00
Architecture and Engineering 110 $93,203.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 60 $0.00
Legal 53 $175,461.00
Educational and Library 62 $52,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 51 $115,347.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $0.00
Sales 44 $30,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 171 $67,841.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 27 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 42 $0.00
Production 40 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 79 $20,583.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20623 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 20623.

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 24 $0.00 77 $71,964.00
Business and Financial 134 $55,221.00 163 $37,344.00
Computer and Mathematical 65 $95,104.00 66 $18,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 87 $7,364.00 23 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 45 $0.00 15 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 53 $175,461.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00 51 $44,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 12 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 51 $115,347.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Sales 21 $0.00 23 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 83 $70,257.00 88 $57,378.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 42 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 28 $0.00 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 79 $20,583.00 0 $0.00

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 830 households in 20623, with an average household size of 2.98 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 677 families living in the 20623 zip code with an average family size of 3.36 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 20623:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 562 35 80 153
Average Household Size 3.23 2.71 4.51 1.31
Total Families 562 35 80 0
Average Household Size 3.23 2.71 4.51 0

Poverty

Of the 677 families living in 20623, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20623:

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 855 housing units in 20623.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 830 97.08%
Vacant 25 2.92%

3.98% of the total 855 housing units in 20623 are rental units. This is approximately 34 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 796 are occupied by the owner - or 93.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20623 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20623 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    34
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20623 is $351,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20623 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    44
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    7
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    23
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    164
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    415
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    88
  • $1,000,000 or more
    45

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20623. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20623 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    21
  • 1960 to 1969
    12
  • 1970 to 1979
    193
  • 1980 to 1989
    123
  • 1990 to 1999
    332
  • 2000 to 2009
    163
  • 2010 to 2013
    11
  • 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 20623 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    149
  • 2 vehicles available
    326
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    355

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20623 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20623 that commute to work in a particular way.

45.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20623.

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
    34
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    0
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    36
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    32
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    51
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    85
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    135
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    96
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    123
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    287
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    360
  • 90 or more minutes
    100

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20623 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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