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Benedict, MD
Census-designated place in Charles County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20612.
Population
148
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
634
ZIP codes
1
Benedict and its ZIP codes
Local data for Benedict, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Charles County. PPP loans are for Benedict.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,774
43,545 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,211
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $7,897 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Benedict, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
967
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
547
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Benedict, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
ZIP codes in Benedict
1 in or overlapping Benedict. Population shown
Cities near Benedict
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Golden BeachCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 3.8 |
| Eagle HarborTown | 4 mi | 0.1 |
| Prince FrederickCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.7 |
| AquascoCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 19.8 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5.2 |
| HughesvilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 11.2 |
| Charlotte HallCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 5.1 |
| HuntingtownCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 8.1 |
| BryantownCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Broomes IslandCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.7 |
| St. LeonardCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| Calvert BeachCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| BadenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 27.6 |
| Long BeachCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| CedarvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13.3 |
| DunkirkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Benedict, MD in?
- Benedict is in Charles County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Benedict, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Benedict include 20612.
- What is the population of Benedict, MD?
- About 148 people live in Benedict, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Benedict?
- Nearby places include Golden Beach (1.7 mi), Eagle Harbor (4 mi), Prince Frederick (5.6 mi), Aquasco (5.8 mi), Mechanicsville (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023