| ZIP Code | 20692 |
|---|---|
| City | Valley Lee |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | St. Mary's County |
| Area Code | 227/240/301 |
| Elevation | 29 ft |
| Latitude | 38.180353 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.499612 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 64.4 yrs ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 1.8% ▼ 82% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.3% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 93 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 59 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 48 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 43 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 110 (31.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,491 ▲ 58% above avg ↓ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $381,700 ▲ 37% above avg ↓ 6% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 287 |
| Vacant Units | 116 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 287 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 116 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 20692 is located in Valley Lee, Maryland, within St. Mary's County. With a population of 438, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 64.4 years. Economically, 20692 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $120,491 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20692 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $381,700 is above the national average. Median home values have decreased by 6% since 2019.
The population of 20692 is primarily White (87.21%). Residents are well-educated — 43.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.8%. Household income has declined by 14% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 38% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 57%.
Overall, ZIP code 20692 in Valley Lee, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 438 residents, a median household income of $120,491, and a median home value of $381,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.