City

Waldorf, MD

4 ZIP codes  ·  Charles County  ·  Maryland

👥89,414Population
💰$122,635Median HH Income▲ 61% above avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$392,408Median Home Value▲ 41% above avg
🎓43.5%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.3%Hispanic: 9.4%Black: 59.3%Asian: 3.7%Other: 6.7%Race
White20.3%
Hispanic9.4%
Black59.3%
Asian3.7%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads43.5% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma749 (1.3%)
HS Graduate16,431 (28.5%)
Some College6,124 (10.6%)
Associates9,343 (16.2%)
Bachelors6,045 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree19,033 (33%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 28.5%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 33%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad28.5%
Some College10.6%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate33.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
58%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$122,635 ▲ 61% above avg
Median Home Value$392,408 ▲ 41% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,990/mo
Total Housing Units33,346
Vacant Units1,158

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Waldorf, MD

Waldorf is a city in Maryland, located in Charles County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 89,414 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Waldorf is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $122,635 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Waldorf is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $392,408, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,989 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waldorf is well-educated. 43.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (59.31%).

Waldorf, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Waldorf
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20601 27,340 $120,278 $380,700 $2,154 5.5% 42.0% 78.9%
20602 29,425 $108,733 $360,800 $1,803 6.7% 38.4% 67.5%
20603 32,649 $137,138 $430,700 $2,021 4.7% 49.3% 82.2%