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La Plata, MD
Town in Charles County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20646.
Population
10,683
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,338
ZIP codes
1
La Plata and its ZIP codes
La Plata at a glance
- La Plata is about 2.1 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $121,208 a year, 17% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $428,400 and median rent is $1,559 a month.
Local data for La Plata, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Plata, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,208
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$428,400
Median rent
$1,559/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
35.4%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
39.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,314), German Americans (1,262), Italian Americans (453).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Charles County. PPP loans are for La Plata.
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
$1.32B
FY 2026, $7,897 per person
PPP loans
$42.04M
560 loans, 5,778 jobs reported
How people get to work
La Plata, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.4%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home16.7%
Average one-way commute: 39.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Plata, 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 La Plata, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in La Plata
1 in or overlapping La Plata. Population shown
Cities near La Plata
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Port Tobacco VillageTown | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| PomfretCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.7 |
| WaldorfCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 36.2 |
| BensvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 16.9 |
| BryantownCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Bryans RoadCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 15.4 |
| AccokeekCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 27.4 |
| Potomac HeightsCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| HughesvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 11.2 |
| Indian HeadTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Charlotte HallCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| CedarvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 13.3 |
| BrandywineCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 21 |
| Mason Neck, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13.9 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.2 |
| Dahlgren Center, VACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Plata, MD in?
- La Plata is in Charles County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in La Plata, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Plata include 20646.
- What is the population of La Plata, MD?
- About 10,683 people live in La Plata, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Plata?
- Nearby places include Port Tobacco Village (3 mi), Pomfret (3.7 mi), Waldorf (5.4 mi), Bensville (5.8 mi), Bryantown (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023