20601 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Maryland based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 20601 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 20601 is African American. The current unemployment level in 20601 is 4.4%.
| Population | 27,328 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 595 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,298 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 9.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $105,899 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $289,980 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 58.95% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 58.41% |
20601 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,942 | 30.23% |
| Black | 15,473 | 58.89% |
| Hispanic | 1,973 | 7.51% |
| Asian | 831 | 3.16% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
20601 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 452 | 16.31% |
| Black | 1,760 | 63.49% |
| Hispanic | 492 | 17.75% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.77% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.36% |
20601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,331 | 8.91% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,064 | 20.52% |
| High School Diploma | 4,313 | 28.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 220 | 1.47% |
| GED or Alternate | 437 | 2.93% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,823 | 18.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,404 | 9.4% |
| Masters Degree | 1,231 | 8.24% |
| Professional Degree | 59 | 0.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 53 | 0.35% |