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Indian Head, MD

Town in Charles County, Maryland.

Population

4,055

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

3,297

ZIP codes

0

Indian Head and its ZIP codes

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Indian Head at a glance

  • Indian Head is about 5.2 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $89,063, 14% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $303,700 (28% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,067 a month.

Local data for Indian Head, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Indian Head, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$89,063

Poverty rate

9.7%

Median home value

$303,700

Median rent

$1,067/mo

Homeownership

75.2%

Bachelor's or higher

15.7%

Median age

38.6

Average commute

44.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (271), Irish Americans (221), Mexican Americans (127).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Charles County. PPP loans are for Indian Head.

Details

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

Charles County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Indian Head, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.6%
  • Carpooled9.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home16.0%

Average one-way commute: 44.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Indian Head, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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° / 28°F

41.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Indian Head, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.6%

U.S. 33.3% +11.3 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

14.3%

U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.7%

U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts

Cities near Indian Head

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Potomac HeightsCensus-designated place1.1 mi1.1
Bryans RoadCensus-designated place3.9 mi15.4
Mason Neck, VACensus-designated place4.1 mi13.9
Woodbridge, VACensus-designated place6.6 mi9
PomfretCensus-designated place7 mi2.7
Leesylvania, VACensus-designated place7.2 mi4.6
Cherry Hill, VACensus-designated place7.4 mi7.8
Lorton, VACensus-designated place7.5 mi5.3
Fort Belvoir, VACensus-designated place7.7 mi8.9
BensvilleCensus-designated place7.9 mi16.9
Occoquan, VATown8.2 mi0.2
Mount Vernon, VACensus-designated place8.3 mi5.2
Potomac Mills, VACensus-designated place8.6 mi4.2
Laurel Hill, VACensus-designated place8.7 mi4.4
Quantico, VATown9 mi0.1
Dumfries, VATown9.4 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Indian Head, MD in?
Indian Head is in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the population of Indian Head, MD?
About 4,055 people live in Indian Head, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Indian Head?
Nearby places include Potomac Heights (1.1 mi), Bryans Road (3.9 mi), Mason Neck, VA (4.1 mi), Woodbridge, VA (6.6 mi), Pomfret (7 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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