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Calverton, MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20904.

Population

17,624

Land area

4.6sq mi

People per sq mi

3,851

ZIP codes

1

Calverton and its ZIP codes

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Calverton at a glance

  • Calverton is about 6 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • It is the 80th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
  • Households here earn a median of $107,381 a year, 4% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $477,100 (14% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,164 a month.

Local data for Calverton, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Calverton, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$107,381

Poverty rate

9.7%

Median home value

$477,100

Median rent

$2,164/mo

Homeownership

69.2%

Bachelor's or higher

43.5%

Median age

40.4

Average commute

31.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (2,425), Ethiopian Americans (1,151), Irish Americans (654).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Calverton.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$96,368

456,358 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$104,882

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$17.22B

FY 2026, $16,210 per person

Montgomery County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Calverton, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone72.8%
  • Carpooled10.8%
  • Public transit3.2%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home10.6%

Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Calverton, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,849

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

2,029

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 25°F

44.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Calverton, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.7%

U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts

Diabetes

13.6%

U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts

Smoking

8.6%

U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.2%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Calverton

1 in or overlapping Calverton. Population shown

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Cities near Calverton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FairlandCensus-designated place1.7 mi5
BeltsvilleCensus-designated place1.7 mi7.2
White OakCensus-designated place2.2 mi3.1
HillandaleCensus-designated place2.3 mi1.9
Burnt MillsCensus-designated place2.8 mi0.8
ColesvilleCensus-designated place2.9 mi5.1
KonterraCensus-designated place2.9 mi6.1
Four CornersCensus-designated place3.7 mi1.5
Kemp MillCensus-designated place3.8 mi2.5
College ParkCity3.9 mi5.6
AdelphiCensus-designated place3.9 mi2.7
BurtonsvilleCensus-designated place4 mi7.8
Langley ParkCensus-designated place4.6 mi1
Berwyn HeightsTown4.7 mi0.7
SpencervilleCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.6
GlenmontCensus-designated place5.1 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Calverton, MD in?
Calverton is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Calverton, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Calverton include 20904.
What is the population of Calverton, MD?
About 17,624 people live in Calverton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Calverton?
Nearby places include Fairland (1.7 mi), Beltsville (1.7 mi), White Oak (2.2 mi), Hillandale (2.3 mi), Burnt Mills (2.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023