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Dunkirk, MD

Census-designated place in Calvert County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20754.

Population

2,166

Land area

6.6sq mi

People per sq mi

329

ZIP codes

1

Dunkirk and its ZIP codes

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Dunkirk at a glance

  • Dunkirk is 49% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $149,271 a year, 44% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $561,300 (34% above Maryland).

Local data for Dunkirk, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dunkirk, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$149,271

Poverty rate

1.8%

Median home value

$561,300

Homeownership

94.7%

Bachelor's or higher

46.7%

Median age

42.1

Average commute

31.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (413), Irish Americans (357), Cuban Americans (128).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calvert County. PPP loans are for Dunkirk.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Sep 2026, -0.7 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

Calvert County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone84.2%
  • Carpooled1.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home14.4%

Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dunkirk, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

744

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

699

2.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 25°F

45.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dunkirk, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.4%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

10.0%

U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts

Smoking

9.1%

U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.3%

U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts

ZIP codes in Dunkirk

1 in or overlapping Dunkirk. Population shown

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Cities near Dunkirk

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OwingsCensus-designated place3.8 mi3.9
CroomCensus-designated place4 mi34.2
BadenCensus-designated place4.9 mi27.6
FriendshipCensus-designated place5.3 mi1.8
MarltonCensus-designated place6.8 mi5.9
Chesapeake BeachTown7.2 mi2.7
HuntingtownCensus-designated place7.5 mi8.1
North BeachTown7.6 mi0.3
QueenslandCensus-designated place8.4 mi4.7
Upper MarlboroTown8.5 mi1.5
AquascoCensus-designated place8.6 mi19.8
DealeCensus-designated place8.7 mi5.3
RosaryvilleCensus-designated place8.9 mi9.2
CedarvilleCensus-designated place8.9 mi13.3
Marlboro MeadowsCensus-designated place9 mi6.1
Marlboro VillageCensus-designated place9.9 mi3.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dunkirk, MD in?
Dunkirk is in Calvert County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Dunkirk, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Dunkirk include 20754.
What is the population of Dunkirk, MD?
About 2,166 people live in Dunkirk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dunkirk?
Nearby places include Owings (3.8 mi), Croom (4 mi), Baden (4.9 mi), Friendship (5.3 mi), Marlton (6.8 mi).

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