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Callaway, MD
Census-designated place in St. Mary's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20620.
Population
930
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
195
ZIP codes
1
Callaway and its ZIP codes
Callaway at a glance
- Callaway is 69% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $160,341, 55% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $364,700 (13% below Maryland).
Local data for Callaway, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Callaway, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$160,341
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$364,700
Homeownership
92.0%
Bachelor's or higher
29.2%
Median age
46.2
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (129), Irish Americans (85), Polish Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Mary's County. PPP loans are for Callaway.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,584
47,919 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,314
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4B
FY 2026, $35,256 per person
PPP loans
$2.4M
31 loans, 369 jobs reported
How people get to work
Callaway, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home20.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Callaway, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,019
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
990
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 30°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Callaway, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Callaway
1 in or overlapping Callaway. Population shown
Cities near Callaway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington ParkCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 6.1 |
| CaliforniaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 12.9 |
| Tall TimbersCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.4 |
| WildewoodCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Piney PointCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.5 |
| SolomonsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2 |
| St. George IslandCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| LeonardtownTown | 8.1 mi | 3.9 |
| Drum PointCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.7 |
| LusbyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| Chesapeake Ranch EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| Broomes IslandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Long BeachCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| St. LeonardCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Calvert BeachCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Rock PointCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Callaway, MD in?
- Callaway is in St. Mary's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Callaway, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Callaway include 20620.
- What is the population of Callaway, MD?
- About 930 people live in Callaway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Callaway?
- Nearby places include Lexington Park (4.3 mi), California (4.8 mi), Tall Timbers (4.8 mi), Wildewood (5.2 mi), Piney Point (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023