City

Curtis Bay, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Anne Arundel County  ·  Maryland

👥6,593Population
💰$79,712Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$318,500Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.0% Female 57.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.7%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 18.3%Asian: 4.1%Other: 10.8%Race
White58.7%
Hispanic8.1%
Black18.3%
Asian4.1%
Other10.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
32%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma76 (1.9%)
HS Graduate933 (23.6%)
Some College670 (16.9%)
Associates595 (15%)
Bachelors211 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree1,474 (37.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 37.2%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College16.9%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate37.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 36.9%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,712 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$318,500 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,338/mo
Total Housing Units3,093
Vacant Units264

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
56%
About Curtis Bay, MD

Curtis Bay is a city in Maryland, located in Anne Arundel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,593 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Curtis Bay is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,712 is near the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Curtis Bay is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $318,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,338 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Curtis Bay is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (58.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Curtis Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21226 6,593 $79,712 $318,500 $1,338 5.9% 42.6% 63.1%