City

Cascade, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maryland

👥1,162Population
💰$75,278Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$230,500Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.3%Asian: 0.7%Race
White99.3%
Asian0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (1.1%)
HS Graduate316 (43.2%)
Some College121 (16.6%)
Associates103 (14.1%)
Bachelors18 (2.5%)
Graduate Degree165 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 2.5%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College16.6%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors2.5%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.1%Renter: 9.9%Tenure
Owner90.1%
Renter9.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,278 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$230,500 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units586
Vacant Units110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
65%
About Cascade, MD

Cascade is a city in Maryland, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,162 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Cascade is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,278 is near the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cascade is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $230,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cascade is moderately educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.31%).

Cascade, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Cascade
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21719 1,162 $75,278 $230,500 2.5% 25.0% 90.1%