State

Maryland ZIP Codes & Demographics

605 ZIP codes  ·  24 counties  ·  20+ cities

👥6,170,363Total Population
💰$108,948Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$424,931Median Home Value▲ 52% above avg
🎓51.0%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.4%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 29.4%Asian: 6.6%Other: 4.3%Race
White47.4%
Hispanic12.1%
Black29.4%
Asian6.6%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads51.0% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma75,186 (1.9%)
HS Graduate962,089 (24.6%)
Some College383,437 (9.8%)
Associates497,033 (12.7%)
Bachelors295,189 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree1,702,626 (43.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 24.6%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 43.5%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad24.6%
Some College9.8%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate43.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$108,948 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$424,931 ▲ 52% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,738/mo
Total Housing Units2,545,337
Vacant Units206,012

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Maryland ZIP Codes

Maryland contains 605 ZIP codes across 24 counties. With an estimated population of 6,170,363 residents and a median age of 39.71 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.

Economically, Maryland is broadly a upper-middle-income state. The median household income of $108,948 is above the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Maryland has a premium housing market overall, with a median home value of $424,931 — significantly above the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $1,738. Homeownership stands at 68.2% statewide.

The population of Maryland is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.4%. Residents are broadly well-educated — 51.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

The 605 ZIP codes across Maryland vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 24 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.

Looking for ZIP code data in Maryland? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Largest Cities in Maryland
CityZIPsPopulationAvg Income
Baltimore 42 593,132 $66,594
Silver Spring 16 307,872 $109,313
Hyattsville 7 172,030 $86,921
Frederick 6 150,170 $119,179
Rockville 8 144,320 $128,827
Gaithersburg 9 144,191 $108,831
Laurel 7 118,136 $106,738
Bowie 7 105,843 $148,328
Upper Marlboro 5 104,989 $131,984
Columbia 3 101,074 $125,599
Hagerstown 6 100,670 $69,972
Glen Burnie 3 95,678 $92,910
Annapolis 8 94,866 $129,908
Ellicott City 3 90,155 $166,175
Waldorf 4 89,414 $122,050
Germantown 3 88,744 $111,489
Bethesda 11 86,851 $207,263
Salisbury 4 69,524 $68,011
Bel Air 2 68,427 $125,522
Parkville 1 65,010 $83,139
Counties in Maryland
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.College
Montgomery County 76 1,068,171 $151,216 $710,211 5.2% 65.9%
Prince George's County 64 947,386 $104,837 $414,709 6.1% 43.2%
Baltimore County 53 820,111 $116,303 $442,192 4.0% 52.9%
Anne Arundel County 43 606,869 $131,633 $548,814 4.7% 54.9%
Baltimore (city) County 39 589,882 $66,594 $247,800 6.3% 44.9%
Howard County 22 318,659 $173,445 $690,394 3.7% 70.1%
Frederick County 31 292,145 $133,490 $448,450 6.7% 49.2%
Harford County 21 261,316 $112,182 $387,441 2.7% 47.9%
Carroll County 13 177,212 $122,584 $444,325 3.5% 46.5%
Charles County 24 163,365 $129,316 $414,431 3.8% 38.9%
Washington County 23 154,802 $80,002 $298,520 7.5% 30.3%
St. Mary's County 29 118,020 $122,346 $440,071 3.8% 47.1%
Cecil County 17 104,366 $91,980 $319,915 3.2% 34.8%
Wicomico County 18 102,871 $84,353 $223,923 5.0% 35.9%
Calvert County 14 95,937 $135,831 $462,108 2.7% 46.3%
Allegany County 22 69,925 $57,186 $139,386 6.8% 24.3%
Worcester County 12 55,961 $87,865 $306,160 7.1% 34.7%
Queen Anne's County 13 46,501 $106,187 $402,120 5.7% 38.0%
Talbot County 15 37,285 $99,801 $520,633 3.9% 56.5%
Caroline County 11 34,604 $67,597 $258,744 4.5% 24.3%
Dorchester County 16 31,123 $69,274 $286,253 3.0% 25.0%
Garrett County 9 26,550 $67,991 $213,900 6.3% 36.1%
Kent County 9 24,053 $77,014 $292,742 4.2% 37.5%
Somerset County 11 23,249 $66,193 $151,957 6.2% 18.6%