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ZIP code 20601: Waldorf, MD

20601 is a ZIP code in Waldorf, Maryland, mainly in Charles County, part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. About 26,945 people live here.

Population
26,945
Median household income
$117,480
Typical home value
$430,900-1.6% in 12 months
Median rent
$2,208gross, per month
Median age
37.4
Homeowners
79.6%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 20601 details

CityWaldorf
StateMaryland
CountyCharles County (also partly Prince George's County)
Metro areaWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area47.8 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water
Population density563 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher33% of adults 25+
Average commute43.1 minutes
Center coordinates38.61956, -76.85604

Median rent in 20601 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$1,816/mo
2 bedrooms$2,160/mo
3 bedrooms$2,365/mo
4 bedrooms$2,143/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 20601

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
20602Waldorf, MD3.3 mi28,331
20613Brandywine, MD4.5 mi17,590
20617Bryantown, MD5.2 mi334
20603Waldorf, MD6.5 mi31,844
20695White Plains, MD7.0 mi16,407
20623Cheltenham, MD8.5 mi2,761
20637Hughesville, MD8.5 mi6,133
20608Aquasco, MD8.8 mi693

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 20601?

A typical home in ZIP code 20601 is worth about $430,900 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $117,480 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Maryland average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $430,900 homeWhat can a $117,480 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 20601

What city is ZIP code 20601?

ZIP code 20601 is in Waldorf, MD, in Charles County.

What county is ZIP code 20601 in?

20601 is mainly in Charles County, Maryland, and partly in Prince George's County.

What is the population of ZIP code 20601?

About 26,945 people live in ZIP code 20601, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 20601 in?

20601 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Waldorf have?

Waldorf, MD also uses 20602, 20603 and 20604.