Indian Head
Town in Charles County, Maryland
Indian Head is a town in Charles County, Maryland, with 3,894 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Potomac Heights, 1.3 miles E.
- 3,894residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 3,167 / sq mipopulation density
- 20658ZIP code
About Indian Head
Indian Head is a town in Charles County, Maryland, United States. The population was 3,894 at the 2020 U.S. census. It has been the site of a naval base specializing in gun and rocket propellants since 1890. Production of nitrocellulose and smokeless powder began at the Indian Head Powder Factory in 1900. The name of the base has varied over the years from Indian Head Proving Ground, to Naval Powder Factory, to Naval Propellant Plant, to Naval Ordnance Station, to the present Naval Support Facility Indian Head. The facility's main tenant activity is the Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC/IH). Advanced research in energetic systems takes place at NSWC/IH. NSWC/IH absorbed the function of the closed Naval Ordnance Laboratory, formerly in White Oak. The base currently employs 3,700 people.
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Living in Indian Head
- Median household income
- $89,063
- Median home value
- $303,700
- Median rent
- $1,067/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Indian Head had 3,894 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,894 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,167 per sq mi (1,223 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Indian Head at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Charles County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,894 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.23 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5986° N, 77.1557° W |
| ZIP code | 20658 |
| Official website | townofindianhead.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2441500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Indian Head
- Potomac Heights1.3 mi E
- Bryans Road3.4 mi E
- Mason Neck, VA3.7 mi N
- Woodbridge, VA6.1 mi NW
- Leesylvania, VA6.9 mi W
- Pomfret7.1 mi E
- Cherry Hill, VA7.4 mi W
- Lorton, VA7.7 mi NW
- Fort Belvoir, VA7.9 mi N
- Occoquan, VA8.1 mi NW
- Bensville8.2 mi E
- Mount Vernon, VA8.4 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Head
What county is Indian Head in?
Indian Head is in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the population of Indian Head, MD?
3,894 people lived in Indian Head at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Indian Head, MD?
The ZIP code of Indian Head is 20658.
What is the elevation of Indian Head?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Indian Head?
Potomac Heights (1.3 mi), Bryans Road (3.4 mi), Mason Neck (3.7 mi), Woodbridge (6.1 mi), Leesylvania (6.9 mi).
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