City

Dunkirk, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Calvert County  ·  Maryland

👥7,512Population
💰$173,208Median HH Income▲ 127% above avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$601,300Median Home Value▲ 116% above avg
🎓55.6%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.7%Hispanic: 5%Black: 6.9%Asian: 2.3%Other: 5.6%Race
White79.7%
Hispanic5.0%
Black6.9%
Asian2.3%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.30
Below Poverty1.1% ▼ 89% below avg
College Grads55.6% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,113 (23.8%)
Some College431 (9.2%)
Associates508 (10.9%)
Bachelors294 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree2,305 (49.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 23.8%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 49.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad23.8%
Some College9.2%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate49.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.7%Renter: 7.3%Tenure
Owner92.7%
Renter7.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
66%

Financials

Median HH Income$173,208 ▲ 127% above avg
Median Home Value$601,300 ▲ 116% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,602/mo
Total Housing Units2,330
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
40%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
4%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Dunkirk, MD

Dunkirk is a city in Maryland, located in Calvert County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,512 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.4 years.

Economically, Dunkirk is a affluent community. The median household income of $173,208 is more than double the national average. Approximately 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dunkirk is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $601,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,602 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dunkirk is well-educated. 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dunkirk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20754 7,512 $173,208 $601,300 $2,602 0.8% 55.6% 92.7%