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Aquasco, MD
Census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20608.
Population
719
Land area
19.8sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
1
Aquasco and its ZIP codes
Aquasco at a glance
- Aquasco is 94% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,658 a year, 46% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $531,300 (27% above Maryland).
Local data for Aquasco, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aquasco, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,658
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$531,300
Homeownership
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
40.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (52), Irish Americans (40), Scottish Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince George's County. PPP loans are for Aquasco.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,203
328,137 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.3B
FY 2026, $9,638 per person
PPP loans
$635K
16 loans, 69 jobs reported
How people get to work
Aquasco, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home17.9%
Average one-way commute: 40.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aquasco, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,268
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,249
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aquasco, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Aquasco
1 in or overlapping Aquasco. Population shown
Cities near Aquasco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle HarborTown | 2 mi | 0.1 |
| HuntingtownCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 8.1 |
| HughesvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 11.2 |
| BadenCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 27.6 |
| BenedictCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Golden BeachCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Prince FrederickCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.7 |
| BryantownCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.1 |
| CedarvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 13.3 |
| DunkirkCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Charlotte HallCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.1 |
| OwingsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.2 |
| CroomCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 34.2 |
| Chesapeake BeachTown | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| WaldorfCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 36.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aquasco, MD in?
- Aquasco is in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Aquasco, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Aquasco include 20608.
- What is the population of Aquasco, MD?
- About 719 people live in Aquasco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aquasco?
- Nearby places include Eagle Harbor (2 mi), Huntingtown (5.2 mi), Hughesville (5.5 mi), Baden (5.6 mi), Benedict (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023