City

Chesapeake City, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Cecil County  ·  Maryland

👥2,471Population
💰$97,794Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂56.5Median Age
🏠$353,200Median Home Value▲ 27% above avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 0.7%Other: 1.2%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic6.1%
Black0.7%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
HS Graduate725 (40.4%)
Some College314 (17.5%)
Associates163 (9.1%)
Bachelors196 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree396 (22.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
HS Grad40.4%
Some College17.5%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.9%Renter: 13.1%Tenure
Owner86.9%
Renter13.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,794 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$353,200 ▲ 27% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units1,439
Vacant Units275

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Chesapeake City, MD

Chesapeake City is a city in Maryland, located in Cecil County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,471 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.5 years.

Economically, Chesapeake City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,794 is above the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chesapeake City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $353,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chesapeake City is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chesapeake City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21915 2,471 $97,794 $353,200 $858 5.3% 33.0% 86.9%