ZIP code 20778

Where is ZIP code 20778?

West River, Maryland

Anne Arundel County · Standard ZIP code

ZIP code 20778 belongs to West River, Maryland in Anne Arundel County. 20778 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 227, 240, 301, 410, 443 and 667. About 2,211 people live in the 20778 area, where the median household income is $205,974. The closest ZIP codes are 20765 (Galesville, 1.4 mi north), 20764 (Shady Side, 1.7 mi northeast) and 20733 (Churchton, 1.8 mi southeast).

ZIP code20778
TypeStandard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes
StatusActive
CityWest River
StateMaryland (MD)
CountyAnne Arundel County
Time zoneEastern Time · now
Area codes227, 240, 301, 410, 443, 667
Coordinates38.8252, -76.5391 map
3-digit prefix207

Population and income in 20778

Population2,211 · lower than 64% of Maryland ZIP codes
People per square mile289 · lower than 56% of Maryland ZIP codes
Median age47.7 years · higher than 76% of Maryland ZIP codes
Men / women50% / 50%
Median household income$205,974 · higher than 95% of Maryland ZIP codes
Income per person$66,972
Below the poverty line0.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher50% of adults 25+
Median home value$716,500 · higher than 91% of Maryland ZIP codes
Housing units747
Households729 (3.03 people on average)
Owners / renters100% / 0.0%
Land area7.64 sq mi (plus 0.75 sq mi of water)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20778. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.

ZIP codes near 20778

ZIP codeCityDistanceType
20765Galesville, MD1.4 mi NPO Box only
20764Shady Side, MD1.7 mi NEStandard
20733Churchton, MD1.8 mi SEStandard
20751Deale, MD3 mi SStandard
20779Tracys Landing, MD4.5 mi SWStandard
21106Mayo, MD4.6 mi NPO Box only
20776Harwood, MD4.7 mi NWStandard
21037Edgewater, MD6.2 mi NStandard
20758Friendship, MD6.6 mi SStandard
20711Lothian, MD6.8 mi WStandard
20714North Beach, MD7.8 mi SStandard
20754Dunkirk, MD8.1 mi SWStandard

Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 20778 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.

How to address mail to 20778

JANE SMITH
123 MAIN ST

WEST RIVER MD 20778

Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (20778-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.

Questions

What city is ZIP code 20778?
20778 is a West River, Maryland ZIP code.
What county is 20778 in?
ZIP code 20778 is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What time zone is ZIP code 20778 in?
20778 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
What area code is 20778?
Phone numbers in ZIP code 20778 use area codes 227, 240, 301, 410, 443 and 667.
What is the population of ZIP code 20778?
About 2,211 people live in ZIP code 20778, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What is the median income in 20778?
The median household income in 20778 is $205,974 a year, higher than 95% of Maryland ZIP codes.
What ZIP codes are near 20778?
The nearest ZIP codes to 20778 are 20765 (Galesville, 1.4 miles), 20764 (Shady Side, 1.7 miles), 20733 (Churchton, 1.8 miles) and 20751 (Deale, 3 miles).