City

Edgewater, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Anne Arundel County  ·  Maryland

👥20,851Population
💰$135,541Median HH Income▲ 78% above avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$530,900Median Home Value▲ 90% above avg
🎓53.8%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.4%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 5.3%Asian: 1%Other: 2.6%Race
White85.4%
Hispanic5.6%
Black5.3%
Asian1.0%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads53.8% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma72 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,224 (22.5%)
Some College1,627 (11.3%)
Associates1,705 (11.9%)
Bachelors985 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree6,744 (47%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 22.5%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 47%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad22.5%
Some College11.3%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate47.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.3%Renter: 10.7%Tenure
Owner89.3%
Renter10.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
53%

Financials

Median HH Income$135,541 ▲ 78% above avg
Median Home Value$530,900 ▲ 90% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,276/mo
Total Housing Units8,652
Vacant Units746

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Edgewater, MD

Edgewater is a city in Maryland, located in Anne Arundel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,851 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Edgewater is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $135,541 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Edgewater is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $530,900, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,276 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Edgewater is well-educated. 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Edgewater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21037 20,851 $135,541 $530,900 $2,276 3.8% 53.8% 89.3%