ZIP Code 20659 Demographics & Data

Mechanicsville, MD (ZIP Code 20659) Insights

Maryland

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 20659

The ZIP Code 20659 is associated with Mechanicsville, MD in St. Mary's County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 23,312. About 17.5% of residents in ZIP Code 20659 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 40.0 years. An estimated 19.9% in this Maryland region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $37,033. An estimated 6% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $95,275.

Population in 20659

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 20659 is 23,312.

Mechanicsville, MD

The 20659 ZIP Code is associated with Mechanicsville, MD in St. Mary's County.

Area Codes associated with 20659

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 20659 include 240, and 301.

Sunrise / Sunset in 20659

Sunrise: 7:21 am
Sunset: 4:50 pm
Sunrise in 20659 7:21 am
Sunrise in 20659 4:50 pm

Weather forecast for 20659

Overnight's forecast for 20659: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 20659

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 20659 Fair

Internet in 20659

Approximately 89.9% of households in ZIP Code 20659 have a computer, while about 84.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 20659

Males make up an estimated 49.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 20659, while females comprise about 51.0%.

Health Insurance in 20659

Approximately 7.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 20659 (Mechanicsville, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 20659

The median household income in ZIP Code 20659 is $95,275, while the region's mean household income is $105,992. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $37,033. The per capita income in ZIP Code 20659 of $37,033 is approximately 12.08% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 5.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 42.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.6% of the population in 20659 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.0% of 20659 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 20659

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.6%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 6.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 26.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 13.2%
$200,000 or more per year 8.7%

Education levels in ZIP Code 20659

In ZIP Code 20659, 87.9% of the population graduated high school, while 19.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.7% in this St. Mary's County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 20659

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 40.7%
Some college, no degree 18.3%
Associate's degree 9.0%
Bachelor's degree 12.9%
Graduate or professional degree 7.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 20659

Residents of ZIP Code 20659 are older than average. The median age of 40.0 years in ZIP Code 20659 is approximately 4.99% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 20659 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 20659 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 20659

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.3%
5 to 9 years 6.5%
10 to 14 years 7.5%
15 to 19 years 5.8%
20 to 24 years 5.3%
25 to 34 years 12.8%
35 to 44 years 11.7%
45 to 54 years 16.2%
55 to 59 years 7.2%
60 to 64 years 6.0%
65 to 74 years 8.7%
75 to 84 years 4.9%
85 years and over 1.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 20659

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 20659, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 3.1% of 20659 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 20659 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.7%), followed by Black or African American (8.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 20659

Industry Percent
White 91.7%
Black or African American 8.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 20659 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 20659

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 20659 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 20659 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 20659 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 20659

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 20659

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 20659

In ZIP Code 20659, 94.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this St. Mary's County region.

Language Spoken in 20659

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.9%
Spanish 1.6%
Other Indo-European languages 3.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 20659

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 20659, an estimated 24.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 22.3% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 2.2% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this St. Mary's County region.

Age of Housing in 20659

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 14.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 24.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 22.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 19.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 20659

In 20659, 66.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 40.8 minutes. Approximately 18.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 20659 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.3% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.6% of 20659 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 20659

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.9%
Construction 15.3%
Manufacturing 6.1%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Retail trade 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.8%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 18.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.6%
Other services, except public administration 6.5%
Public administration 12.6%

Utilities in ZIP Code 20659 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 20659 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.16 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.24% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.7% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes electricity rates in 20659 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 20659

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 20659 13.14¢/kWh 10.1¢/kWh 8.09¢/kWh
Maryland 18.38¢/kWh 13.21¢/kWh 9.59¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 20659

Month ZIP Code 20659 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.25 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.7 3 6.31
Mar 5.22 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.79 5.13 7.3
May 5.67 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.68 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.94 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.91 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.48 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.03 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.44 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.87 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes solar power levels in 20659 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 20659 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 20659, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 20659 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this St. Mary's County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 20659

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 49
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 15
Debt collection 8
Checking or savings account 4
Mortgage 4
Other 5
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 20659

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 30
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 15
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 13
Improper use of your report 5
Attempts to collect debt not owed 3
Other 19
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 20659. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.