Benedict
Census-designated place in Charles County, Maryland

Benedict is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Charles County, Maryland, with 232 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Golden Beach, 1.8 miles SW.
- 232residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 993 / sq mipopulation density
- 20612ZIP code
About Benedict
Benedict is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Charles County, Maryland, United States, located on the Patuxent River in southern Maryland. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 261.
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- Median household income
- $41,118
- Median age
- 63.8
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Benedict had 232 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 232 |
|---|---|
| Density | 993 per sq mi (383 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Benedict at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Charles County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 232 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5115° N, 76.6797° W |
| ZIP code | 20612 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2406550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Benedict
- Golden Beach1.8 mi SW
- Eagle Harbor3.8 mi N
- Prince Frederick5.4 mi NE
- Aquasco5.6 mi N
- Hughesville6.0 mi W
- Charlotte Hall6.3 mi SW
- Mechanicsville6.7 mi SW
- Huntingtown7.2 mi NE
- Bryantown9.2 mi W
- Broomes Island9.9 mi SE
- St. Leonard10.2 mi E
- Calvert Beach10.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Benedict
What county is Benedict in?
Benedict is in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the population of Benedict, MD?
232 people lived in Benedict at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Benedict, MD?
The ZIP code of Benedict is 20612.
What is the elevation of Benedict?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Benedict?
Golden Beach (1.8 mi), Eagle Harbor (3.8 mi), Prince Frederick (5.4 mi), Aquasco (5.6 mi), Hughesville (6.0 mi).
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