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Crofton, MD
Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21114.
Population
29,549
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,469
ZIP codes
1
Crofton and its ZIP codes
Crofton at a glance
- Crofton is about 7 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 45th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $150,577, 45% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $519,900 (24% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,217 a month.
Local data for Crofton, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crofton, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$150,577
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$519,900
Median rent
$2,217/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
64.7%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
32.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,814), Irish Americans (4,680), Italian Americans (2,385).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anne Arundel County. PPP loans are for Crofton.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,944
293,059 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,614
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$9.19B
FY 2026, $15,627 per person
PPP loans
$72.34M
727 loans, 7,694 jobs reported
How people get to work
Crofton, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.6%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home22.7%
Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crofton, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,442
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crofton, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
8.7%
U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Crofton
1 in or overlapping Crofton. Population shown
Cities near Crofton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OdentonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 14.8 |
| BowieCity | 4.9 mi | 20.4 |
| CrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.1 |
| GambrillsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Arden on the SevernCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Glenn DaleCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Herald HarborCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.7 |
| FairwoodCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Fort MeadeCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 8.1 |
| RivaCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.5 |
| ParoleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 10.3 |
| Severna ParkCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 16.5 |
| Queen AnneCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 8.7 |
| WoodmoreCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 6.5 |
| SevernCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 18.3 |
| Maryland CityCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 7.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crofton, MD in?
- Crofton is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Crofton, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Crofton include 21114.
- What is the population of Crofton, MD?
- About 29,549 people live in Crofton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crofton?
- Nearby places include Odenton (3.5 mi), Bowie (4.9 mi), Crownsville (5.1 mi), Gambrills (5.9 mi), Arden on the Severn (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023