ZIP code 20612
Where is ZIP code 20612?
Benedict, Maryland
Charles County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 20612 belongs to Benedict, Maryland in Charles County. 20612 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Benedict post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 227, 240, 301, 410, 443 and 667. About 148 people live in the 20612 area, where the median household income is $41,118. The closest ZIP codes are 20610 (Barstow, 3.6 mi east), 20678 (Prince Frederick, 4.9 mi east) and 20608 (Aquasco, 5.4 mi north).
| ZIP code | 20612 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Benedict |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Charles County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 227, 240, 301, 410, 443, 667 |
| Coordinates | 38.5093, -76.6797 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 206 |
Population and income in 20612
| Population | 148 · lower than 94% of Maryland ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 635 · higher than 58% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median age | 63.8 years · higher than 95% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $41,118 · lower than 99% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $36,867 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 94 |
| Households | 94 (1.57 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi (plus 0.52 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20612. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 20612
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20610 | Barstow, MD | 3.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 20678 | Prince Frederick, MD | 4.9 mi E | Standard |
| 20608 | Aquasco, MD | 5.4 mi N | Standard |
| 20637 | Hughesville, MD | 5.6 mi W | Standard |
| 20659 | Mechanicsville, MD | 6.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 20622 | Charlotte Hall, MD | 7.1 mi W | Standard |
| 20676 | Port Republic, MD | 7.9 mi E | Standard |
| 20639 | Huntingtown, MD | 8.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 20660 | Morganza, MD | 9.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 20617 | Bryantown, MD | 9.3 mi W | Standard |
| 20615 | Broomes Island, MD | 9.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 20685 | Saint Leonard, MD | 10 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 20612 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 20612
PO BOX 123
BENEDICT MD 20612
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (20612-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 20612?
- 20612 is a Benedict, Maryland ZIP code.
- What county is 20612 in?
- ZIP code 20612 is in Charles County, Maryland.
- What time zone is ZIP code 20612 in?
- 20612 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 20612?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 20612 use area codes 227, 240, 301, 410, 443 and 667.
- What is the population of ZIP code 20612?
- About 148 people live in ZIP code 20612, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 20612?
- The median household income in 20612 is $41,118 a year, lower than 99% of Maryland ZIP codes.
- Can I use 20612 for a street address?
- No. 20612 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Benedict use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 20612?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 20612 are 20610 (Barstow, 3.6 miles), 20678 (Prince Frederick, 4.9 miles), 20608 (Aquasco, 5.4 miles) and 20637 (Hughesville, 5.6 miles).