🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

20620

Callaway

ZIP Code 20620 is a standard zip code serving Callaway, Callaway, Maryland (MD), in St. Mary's County, United States. It has an estimated population of 1,443 with a median household income of $74,801. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Maryland (MD)
County: St. Mary's
City: Callaway
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 38.227500
Longitude: -76.521000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 3.87 mi²
Water Area: 0.09 mi²
Population Density: 373.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 38.254168°N, 38.206616°S, -76.494827°E, -76.549695°W

With 1,443 residents spread across 3.87 square miles, this area has a population density of 373.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

1,443

Population

30th percentile

$74,801

Median Income

85th percentile

$319,300

Median Home Value

85th percentile

3.87 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 20620 is $74,801, and the median home value is $319,300. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

557

Total Units

522

Occupied Units

93.7%

Occupancy Rate

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