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ZIP Code 20849 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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At a glance

Population
5,139
Density
N/A
Median income
$82,617
+10% vs US avg
Home value
$485,400
+39% vs US avg
Median rent
$2,083
+79% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

Overview of ZIP Code 20849

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What to know about ZIP 20849

ZIP code 20849 covers ZIP 20849 with a population of about 5,139.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) media market.

Income and economy in ZIP 20849

Median household income in ZIP 20849 is about $82,617 — about 10% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 17.6%; unemployment rate near 7.0%; 64.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 30.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Public administration, and Education; about 27.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.2 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 20849

Median home value is about $485,400 — about 39% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,083 (about 79% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 20.0% (about 45.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 20849, a household would need roughly $134,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $3,118. That is about 62% above the local median household income ($82,617), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.