ZIP 20601 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Waldorf CDP, MD (20601)

Median Income

$120,278

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,606

Wealth inflow

Population

27,340

Unemployment

5.6%

1.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,606 for ZIP 20601 (Waldorf CDP, MD) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.6%+50% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.0%-51% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.5%-44% vs US avg

541

Establishments

7,209

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Public administration

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction5.6%
Manufacturing2.6%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade9.1%
Transportation, utilities8.3%
Information0.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.2%
Professional, scientific, management15.5%
Education, health care, social18.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.4%
Other services6.4%
Public administration19.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 20601 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.2%, median income fell 2.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.9%.

Median Income

$120,278

+60% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate