ZIP Code 20688 — Solomons CDP, MD Demographics & Data

ZIP code 20688 covers Solomons, MD in Calvert County with a population of about 1,113.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 72.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 410, 443, 667; U.S. House district MD-5; the WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) media market.

Solomons, MD fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (58.4%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Median household income in ZIP 20688 is about $88,902 — about 18% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 0.2%; unemployment rate near 3.8%; 44.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 10.4 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Construction, and Arts and entertainment; about 39.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 24.3 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 138.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,949 (about 154% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 50.4% (about 15.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Solomons CDP, MD as Very Low (composite score 28.9), which is relatively lower than many U.S. communities. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (81.7) and wildfire (52.6). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Solomons CDP, MD show little to no average snow.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 65 for ZIP 20688 (Solomons CDP, MD) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.