Waldorf

Census-designated place in Charles County, Maryland

View of Waldorf, Maryland
Photo: Roberto221 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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.

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.

Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Waldorf weather: 7-day forecast

Loading the National Weather Service forecast…

Hourly forecast & alerts ›

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).

Live webcams in Waldorf

All 24 webcams near Waldorf ›

Webcams: Windy.com

Living in Waldorf

Median household income
$116,089
Median home value
$407,600
Median rent
$1,995/mo
Median age
36.1
Cost of living and demographics of Waldorf ›

Do you know Waldorf? Tell us about it

Help other travelers: share what makes Waldorf special. We review every message before publishing it.

Map of Waldorf

Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Waldorf Street View

Loading Street View…

Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.

Open in Google Maps ›

Waldorf, MD population

Waldorf had 81,410 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census81,410
Density2,247 per sq mi (867 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Waldorf at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyCharles County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population81,410 (2020)
Land area36.24 sq mi (93.9 km²)
Water area0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²)
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates38.6171° N, 76.9086° W
ZIP codes20602, 20601, 20603, 20695
Census code (GEOID)2481175

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

Towns near Waldorf

Straight-line distance between town centers.

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).

Last updated: