Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.1% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 32% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 740 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 32,227 (27.5%) |
| Some College | 12,543 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 14,340 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 10,310 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 47,162 (40.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $120,144 ▲ 57% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $428,491 ▲ 54% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,401/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 67,261 |
| Vacant Units | 2,534 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Carroll County is located in Maryland and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 177,212 residents. With a median age of 41.96, it is a middle-aged county.
Carroll County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $120,143 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.1% is well below the national average.
Housing in Carroll County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $428,491 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,401. Homeownership rates are high at 84.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Carroll County are primarily White (84.86%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Carroll County, MD is a upper-middle-income area in Maryland. The 13 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21048 | Finksburg | 10,002 | $122,801 | $423,900 | $1,500 | 4.0% | 52.7% |
| 21074 | Hampstead | 15,070 | $101,462 | $349,900 | $1,212 | 3.4% | 47.1% |
| 21757 | Keymar | 2,810 | $98,520 | $414,300 | $1,345 | 2.9% | 32.4% |
| 21102 | Manchester | 12,176 | $119,535 | $374,600 | $1,498 | 1.9% | 41.7% |
| 21104 | Marriottsville | 5,786 | $199,803 | $659,700 | — | 2.5% | 66.2% |
| 21776 | New Windsor | 5,905 | $111,923 | $433,600 | $998 | 6.6% | 44.9% |
| 21784 | Sykesville | 37,813 | $141,228 | $478,200 | $1,673 | 3.5% | 61.6% |
| 21787 | Taneytown | 11,549 | $88,212 | $344,800 | $870 | 4.7% | 32.8% |
| 21791 | Union Bridge | 4,734 | $90,460 | $370,300 | $1,320 | 2.4% | 31.9% |
| 21157 | Westminster | 40,191 | $102,835 | $394,100 | $1,236 | 3.1% | 46.0% |
| 21158 | Westminster | 22,404 | $108,795 | $375,100 | $1,735 | 2.3% | 45.3% |
| 21797 | Woodbine | 8,772 | $185,435 | $713,400 | $1,241 | 4.3% | 55.6% |