City

Charlestown, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Cecil County  ·  Maryland

👥786Population
💰$57,167Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$300,600Median Home Value▲ 8% above avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Black: 0.5%Other: 1.4%Race
White98.1%
Black0.5%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
1%
25–44
27%
45–64
17%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate167 (28.3%)
Some College80 (13.6%)
Associates110 (18.6%)
Bachelors53 (9%)
Graduate Degree177 (30%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 30%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College13.6%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate30.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,167 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$300,600 ▲ 8% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,490/mo
Total Housing Units394
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
64%
About Charlestown, MD

Charlestown is a city in Maryland, located in Cecil County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 786 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, Charlestown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,167 is below the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Charlestown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $300,600, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,490 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Charlestown is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Charlestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21914 786 $57,167 $300,600 $1,490 0.0% 39.0% 72.3%