Waldorf
Census-designated place in Charles County, Maryland

Waldorf is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Charles County, Maryland, with 81,410 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 207 ft (63 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brandywine, 4.7 miles N.
- 81,410residents (2020 Census)
- 207 ftelevation · 63 m
- 36.2 sq miland area · 93.9 km²
- 2,247 / sq mipopulation density
- 20602main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Waldorf
Waldorf is a census-designated place in Charles County, Maryland, United States. Located 23 miles (37 km) south-southeast of Washington, D.C., Waldorf is part of Southern Maryland. Its population was 81,410 at the 2020 census. Waldorf has experienced dramatic growth, increasing its population 16-fold from fewer than 5,000 residents in 1980 to its current population. It is now the largest commercial and residential area in Southern Maryland as well as a major suburb in the Washington metropolitan area.
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Living in Waldorf
- Median household income
- $116,089
- Median home value
- $407,600
- Median rent
- $1,995/mo
- Median age
- 36.1
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Waldorf had 81,410 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 81,410 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,247 per sq mi (867 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waldorf at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Charles County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 81,410 (2020) |
| Land area | 36.24 sq mi (93.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6171° N, 76.9086° W |
| ZIP codes | 20602, 20601, 20603, 20695 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2481175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waldorf
- Brandywine4.7 mi N
- Bensville5.2 mi W
- Cedarville5.4 mi NE
- Bryantown5.9 mi SE
- La Plata6.1 mi SW
- Accokeek6.4 mi NW
- Pomfret7.3 mi SW
- Hughesville8.5 mi SE
- Clinton8.7 mi N
- Port Tobacco Village9.5 mi SW
- Baden9.6 mi NE
- Fort Washington9.6 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Waldorf
What county is Waldorf in?
Waldorf is in Charles County, Maryland.
What is the population of Waldorf, MD?
81,410 people lived in Waldorf at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Waldorf, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20602. Other ZIP codes: 20601, 20603, 20695.
What is the elevation of Waldorf?
207 feet (63 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Waldorf?
Brandywine (4.7 mi), Bensville (5.2 mi), Cedarville (5.4 mi), Bryantown (5.9 mi), La Plata (6.1 mi).
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