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Bensville, MD
Census-designated place in Charles County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20603, 20675, 20695.
Population
15,848
Land area
16.9sq mi
People per sq mi
938
ZIP codes
3
Bensville and its ZIP codes
Bensville at a glance
- Bensville is 47% denser than Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 95th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $170,072, 64% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $521,300 (24% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,722 a month.
Local data for Bensville, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bensville, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$170,072
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$521,300
Median rent
$2,722/mo
Homeownership
96.8%
Bachelor's or higher
41.8%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
41.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (603), German Americans (544), Salvadoran Americans (501).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Charles County. PPP loans are for Bensville.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.7 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
PPP loans
$26.5M
823 loans, 3,686 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bensville, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 41.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bensville, 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
88° / 27°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bensville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Bensville
3 in or overlapping Bensville. Population shown
Cities near Bensville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AccokeekCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 27.4 |
| PomfretCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Bryans RoadCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 15.4 |
| WaldorfCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 36.2 |
| La PlataTown | 5.8 mi | 8 |
| Potomac HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Port Tobacco VillageTown | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Indian HeadTown | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Mount Vernon, VACensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Fort WashingtonCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 13.8 |
| BrandywineCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 21 |
| Fort Hunt, VACensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Mason Neck, VACensus-designated place | 9 mi | 13.9 |
| Woodlawn, VACensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort Belvoir, VACensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Hybla Valley, VACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bensville, MD in?
- Bensville is in Charles County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Bensville, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bensville include 20603, 20675, 20695.
- What is the population of Bensville, MD?
- About 15,848 people live in Bensville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bensville?
- Nearby places include Accokeek (3.4 mi), Pomfret (3.4 mi), Bryans Road (4.2 mi), Waldorf (4.5 mi), La Plata (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023