City

California, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Mary's County  ·  Maryland

👥14,743Population
💰$114,848Median HH Income▲ 51% above avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$364,200Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓58.5%College Grads▲ 51% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.1%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 13.2%Asian: 4.7%Other: 3.7%Race
White68.1%
Hispanic9.9%
Black13.2%
Asian4.7%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads58.5% ▲ 51% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma87 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,836 (19.1%)
Some College871 (9.1%)
Associates1,196 (12.4%)
Bachelors998 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree4,620 (48.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 19.1%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 48.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad19.1%
Some College9.1%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate48.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 36.9%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$114,848 ▲ 51% above avg
Median Home Value$364,200 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,015/mo
Total Housing Units6,028
Vacant Units289

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
68%
About California, MD

California is a city in Maryland, located in St. Mary's County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,743 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, California is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $114,848 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in California is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $364,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,015 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of California is well-educated. 58.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (68.09%).

California, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in California
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20619 14,743 $114,848 $364,200 $2,015 2.6% 58.5% 63.1%