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Calvert County, MD
14 cities and towns and 12 ZIP codes in Calvert County, Maryland.
Population
94,313
Land area
213sq mi
People per sq mi
442
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Calvert County
Calvert County at a glance
- Calvert County is 31% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $133,922 a year, 29% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $460,200 (10% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,759 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Chesapeake Ranch Estates (9,241), Chesapeake Beach (6,456) and Drum Point (3,589).
Local data for Calvert County, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Calvert County, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$133,922
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$460,200
Prices +4.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,759/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
37.0%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
39.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (14,166), Irish Americans (13,373), Italian Americans (5,236).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,735
22,528 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,588
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$662M
FY 2026, $7,130 per person
PPP loans
$138M
1,796 loans, 16,628 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$499K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Calvert County, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home18.5%
Average one-way commute: 39.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Calvert County, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
744
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
699
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Calvert County, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Calvert County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Calvert County, MD?
- Chesapeake Ranch Estates is the largest city or town in Calvert County, with about 9,241 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Calvert County?
- Calvert County includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 20615, 20629, 20639, 20657, 20676.
- What is the population of Calvert County, MD?
- About 94,313 people live in Calvert County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Calvert County?
- Calvert County borders Prince George's County, Anne Arundel County, Charles County, St. Mary's County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023