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Edgewater, MD

Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21037.

Population

8,519

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

2,847

ZIP codes

1

Edgewater and its ZIP codes

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Edgewater at a glance

  • Edgewater is about 4.5 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $114,365, 10% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $454,100 (8% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,208 a month.

Local data for Edgewater, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Edgewater, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$114,365

Poverty rate

4.6%

Median home value

$454,100

Median rent

$2,208/mo

Homeownership

83.4%

Bachelor's or higher

41.1%

Median age

40.4

Average commute

35.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,754), German Americans (1,603), Italian Americans (914).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anne Arundel County. PPP loans are for Edgewater.

Details

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

$47.09M

677 loans, 5,784 jobs reported

Anne Arundel County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone71.3%
  • Carpooled5.0%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked2.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home20.7%

Average one-way commute: 35.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Edgewater, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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° / 29°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Edgewater, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.4%

U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts

Diabetes

9.7%

U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts

Smoking

10.3%

U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

ZIP codes in Edgewater

1 in or overlapping Edgewater. Population shown

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Cities near Edgewater

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RivaCensus-designated place2 mi2.5
MayoCensus-designated place3.2 mi5.6
Annapolis NeckCensus-designated place3.3 mi6.9
ParoleCensus-designated place3.6 mi10.3
AnnapolisCity3.7 mi7.2
Highland BeachTown4.7 mi0.1
Naval AcademyCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.5
CrownsvilleCensus-designated place6.1 mi5.1
GalesvilleCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.3
Shady SideCensus-designated place7.6 mi6.6
ArnoldCensus-designated place7.7 mi10.8
Queen AnneCensus-designated place7.9 mi8.7
Herald HarborCensus-designated place8.3 mi1.7
CroftonCensus-designated place8.9 mi6.6
BowieCity9.2 mi20.4
Cape St. ClaireCensus-designated place9.4 mi2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Edgewater, MD in?
Edgewater is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Edgewater, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Edgewater include 21037.
What is the population of Edgewater, MD?
About 8,519 people live in Edgewater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Edgewater?
Nearby places include Riva (2 mi), Mayo (3.2 mi), Annapolis Neck (3.3 mi), Parole (3.6 mi), Annapolis (3.7 mi).

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