City

Chesapeake Beach, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Calvert County  ·  Maryland

👥10,940Population
💰$135,925Median HH Income▲ 78% above avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$426,300Median Home Value▲ 53% above avg
🎓49.2%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.7%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 11.6%Asian: 2.7%Other: 8.5%Race
White73.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Black11.6%
Asian2.7%
Other8.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads49.2% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma65 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,690 (23.3%)
Some College1,153 (15.9%)
Associates777 (10.7%)
Bachelors550 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree3,019 (41.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 23.3%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 41.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad23.3%
Some College15.9%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate41.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
49%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$135,925 ▲ 78% above avg
Median Home Value$426,300 ▲ 53% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,578/mo
Total Housing Units4,512
Vacant Units327

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Chesapeake Beach, MD

Chesapeake Beach is a city in Maryland, located in Calvert County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,940 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Chesapeake Beach is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $135,925 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chesapeake Beach is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $426,300, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,578 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chesapeake Beach is well-educated. 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.67%).

Chesapeake Beach, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Chesapeake Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20732 10,940 $135,925 $426,300 $1,578 2.9% 49.2% 87.7%