20602 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 20602 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 20602 is African American. The current unemployment level in 20602 is 4.4%.
| Population | 28,988 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,848 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,894 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $93,814 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $270,220 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 62.55% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 69.90% |
20602 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,403 | 26.46% |
| Black | 17,499 | 62.55% |
| Hispanic | 2,225 | 7.95% |
| Asian | 641 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 208 | 0.74% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
20602 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 377 | 8.36% |
| Black | 3,388 | 75.09% |
| Hispanic | 600 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 121 | 2.68% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.18% |
20602 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,212 | 8.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,184 | 15.14% |
| High School Diploma | 4,427 | 30.69% |
| No High School Diploma | 243 | 1.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 634 | 4.4% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,306 | 22.92% |
| Associates Degree | 1,031 | 7.15% |
| Masters Degree | 1,152 | 7.99% |
| Professional Degree | 168 | 1.16% |
| Doctorate Degree | 68 | 0.47% |