Cobb Island
Census-designated place in Charles County, Maryland
Cobb Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Charles County, Maryland, with 929 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rock Point, 0.9 miles N.
- 929residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 1,484 / sq mipopulation density
- 20661main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Cobb Island
Cobb Island is a small island located at the confluence of the Potomac and Wicomico rivers in southern Charles County, Maryland, United States. It is located approximately 45 miles (72 km) south of Washington, and is considered to be within the Washington, D.C. MSA. Cobb Island is separated from the mainland by Neale Sound and connected to it by a 0.11-mile-long (180 m) fixed bridge carrying Maryland Route 254.
Cobb Island is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 1,166. The community has a small post office, a volunteer fire department and rescue squad, a Baptist church, a large community green space (Fisherman's Field) and a small playground for children. Commercially, there are two seafood restaurants with marinas, a marina with a pizzeria restaurant chain, a small bar and grill, a seasonal coffee shop, art gallery and bakery, and a small market.
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Living in Cobb Island
- Median home value
- $275,000
- Median age
- 50
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Cobb Island had 929 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 929 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,484 per sq mi (573 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cobb Island at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Charles County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 929 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.63 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2637° N, 76.8490° W |
| ZIP codes | 20661, 20625 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2418200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cobb Island
- Rock Point0.9 mi N
- Colonial Beach, VA7.9 mi W
- Dahlgren Center, VA11.0 mi NW
- Leonardtown11.7 mi E
- Montross, VA12.0 mi S
- Mechanicsville12.7 mi NE
- Dahlgren, VA12.9 mi NW
- Charlotte Hall14.6 mi N
- Wildewood16.7 mi E
- Callaway17.1 mi E
- Golden Beach17.6 mi NE
- King George, VA18.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Cobb Island
What county is Cobb Island in?
Cobb Island is in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the population of Cobb Island, MD?
929 people lived in Cobb Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cobb Island, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20661. Other ZIP codes: 20625.
What is the elevation of Cobb Island?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cobb Island?
Rock Point (0.9 mi), Colonial Beach (7.9 mi), Dahlgren Center (11.0 mi), Leonardtown (11.7 mi), Montross (12.0 mi).
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