What County Is Waldorf, Maryland In?
Waldorf is in Charles County, Maryland. About 82,943 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It uses Eastern Time and covers 36.2 sq mi (93.9 km²) of land. The nearest larger city or town is Alexandria, Virginia, 17 mi northwest.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 82,943 ± 1,750
- Land area
- 36.2 sq mi (93.9 km²)
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Sun today
- Sunrise and sunset for the year
- Elevation
- 211 ft 64 m, ground height at the central point
- Median household income
- $116,089 ± $4,371
- Median home value
- $407,600 ± $8,502
- Median rent, with utilities
- $1,995 ± $85
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 74.9% ± 2.1 points
- Water area
- 0.24 sq mi (0.61 km²)
- State
- Maryland
- Census place code
- 2481175
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.609172, -76.919776
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income, home value, rent and homes lived in by their owners: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 13, 2026.
County boundaries in Waldorf
For a point close to the city or county boundary, check the address with the office responsible for your form. Check a point on the county map.
Coordinates of Waldorf
38.609172, -76.919776 is a central point for Waldorf, not a street address. Convert these coordinates or share a map link.
Elevation in Waldorf
211 ft (64 m), the USGS ground height at Waldorf’s central point (3DEP terrain, 1 m grid, NAVD 88). Ground height varies across town. Check elevation at another spot.
Sunrise and sunset in Waldorf
- Longest day
- 14 hours 52 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 28 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:42 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:39 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:46 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:36 PM around June 28
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:24 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:58 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 47 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:19 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:31 AM | 7:44 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| May 15 | 5:56 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:42 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:55 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:21 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:49 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:16 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 13 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:49 AM | 4:54 PM | 10 h 5 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:18 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 29 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Time zones in Waldorf
Waldorf uses Eastern Time (America/New_York).
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern TimeAmerica/New_York | UTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
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ZIP Code areas, largest first
- 2060331,844 people
- 2060228,331 people
- 2060126,945 people
- 2064621,400 people
- 2069516,407 people
- 206751,796 people
6 ZIP Code areas overlap Waldorf. People counts are 2020–2024 estimates for each whole ZIP area. Mailing ZIPs can differ; check an address with USPS ZIP Code Lookup.
Bordering areas, nearest first
Distances are straight lines between map points.
- Bensville, Maryland (CDP)4.6 mi west
- Brandywine, Maryland (CDP)5.4 mi north
- Cedarville, Maryland (CDP)6.2 mi northeast
- Accokeek, Maryland (CDP)6.4 mi northwest
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Areas that only touch the edge
These areas meet the boundary only along a sliver. Most addresses here are not in them; for an address near the line, check with the county.