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Solomons, MD
Census-designated place in Calvert County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20629, 20688.
Population
2,440
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,226
ZIP codes
2
Solomons and its ZIP codes
Solomons at a glance
- Solomons is 92% denser than Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $94,963, 8% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $436,800 (4% above Maryland) and median rent is $3,189 a month.
Local data for Solomons, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Solomons, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,963
Poverty rate
0.6%
Median home value
$436,800
Median rent
$3,189/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
41.8%
Median age
61.7
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (723), German Americans (320), Italian Americans (106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Calvert County. PPP loans are for Solomons.
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
PPP loans
$8.1M
82 loans, 1,167 jobs reported
How people get to work
Solomons, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.9%
- Carpooled15.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home27.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Solomons, 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
88° / 30°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Solomons, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
ZIP codes in Solomons
2 in or overlapping Solomons. Population shown
Cities near Solomons
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Drum PointCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.7 |
| LusbyCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.5 |
| CaliforniaCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 12.9 |
| Chesapeake Ranch EstatesCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.3 |
| WildewoodCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.8 |
| Lexington ParkCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 6.1 |
| Broomes IslandCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| CallawayCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Long BeachCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.7 |
| St. LeonardCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Calvert BeachCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| LeonardtownTown | 10 mi | 3.9 |
| Taylors IslandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| Tall TimbersCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Fishing CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Piney PointCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Solomons, MD in?
- Solomons is in Calvert County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Solomons, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Solomons include 20629, 20688.
- What is the population of Solomons, MD?
- About 2,440 people live in Solomons, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Solomons?
- Nearby places include Drum Point (1.8 mi), Lusby (2.2 mi), California (3.1 mi), Chesapeake Ranch Estates (3.2 mi), Wildewood (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023