City

Colora, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Cecil County  ·  Maryland

👥1,786Population
💰$104,583Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$362,200Median Home Value▲ 30% above avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 1.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic5.2%
Black1.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
38%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.8%)
HS Graduate614 (46.4%)
Some College161 (12.2%)
Associates242 (18.3%)
Bachelors118 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree178 (13.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 18.3%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad46.4%
Some College12.2%
Associates18.3%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.7%Renter: 1.3%Tenure
Owner98.7%
Renter1.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,583 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$362,200 ▲ 30% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units692

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Colora, MD

Colora is a city in Maryland, located in Cecil County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,786 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.1 years.

Economically, Colora is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,583 is above the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Colora is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $362,200, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colora is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21917 1,786 $104,583 $362,200 3.2% 22.4% 98.7%