City

Elkridge, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Maryland

👥37,146Population
💰$133,321Median HH Income▲ 75% above avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$439,400Median Home Value▲ 58% above avg
🎓64.0%College Grads▲ 65% above avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.9%Hispanic: 10.9%Black: 25.6%Asian: 20%Other: 4.1%Race
White38.9%
Hispanic10.9%
Black25.6%
Asian20.0%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
33%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads64.0% ▲ 65% above avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma436 (1.9%)
HS Graduate3,628 (15.9%)
Some College1,415 (6.2%)
Associates2,750 (12%)
Bachelors1,414 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree13,215 (57.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 15.9%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 57.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad15.9%
Some College6.2%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate57.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.5%Renter: 35.5%Tenure
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$133,321 ▲ 75% above avg
Median Home Value$439,400 ▲ 58% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,108/mo
Total Housing Units13,191
Vacant Units235

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Elkridge, MD

Elkridge is a city in Maryland, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 37,146 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, Elkridge is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $133,321 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Elkridge is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $439,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,108 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elkridge is highly educated. 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Elkridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21075 37,146 $133,321 $439,400 $2,108 3.7% 64.0% 64.5%