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Prince Frederick, MD
Census-designated place in Calvert County, Maryland.
Population
2,955
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
807
ZIP codes
0
Prince Frederick and its ZIP codes
Prince Frederick at a glance
- Prince Frederick is 26% denser than Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $80,391 a year, 22% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $404,400 (4% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,377 a month.
Local data for Prince Frederick, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prince Frederick, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,391
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$404,400
Median rent
$1,377/mo
Homeownership
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.8%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
39.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (583), Irish Americans (259), Italian Americans (190).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calvert County. PPP loans are for Prince Frederick.
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
How people get to work
Prince Frederick, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.1%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 39.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prince Frederick, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
85° / 25°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prince Frederick, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Prince Frederick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuntingtownCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 8.1 |
| BenedictCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Eagle HarborTown | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Calvert BeachCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Golden BeachCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.8 |
| St. LeonardCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 2.3 |
| AquascoCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 19.8 |
| Long BeachCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Broomes IslandCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Chesapeake BeachTown | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| HughesvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.2 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| Charlotte HallCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| OwingsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| North BeachTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| BadenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 27.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prince Frederick, MD in?
- Prince Frederick is in Calvert County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Prince Frederick, MD?
- About 2,955 people live in Prince Frederick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prince Frederick?
- Nearby places include Huntingtown (5.3 mi), Benedict (5.6 mi), Eagle Harbor (5.9 mi), Calvert Beach (6.8 mi), Golden Beach (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023