City

Elkton, MD

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cecil County  ·  Maryland

👥45,698Population
💰$84,608Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$296,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.8%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 9.4%Asian: 1.7%Other: 5.8%Race
White75.8%
Hispanic6.4%
Black9.4%
Asian1.7%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads36.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma341 (1.1%)
HS Graduate10,504 (35%)
Some College4,692 (15.6%)
Associates3,399 (11.3%)
Bachelors2,448 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree8,609 (28.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 28.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College15.6%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate28.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,608 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$296,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,413/mo
Total Housing Units18,782
Vacant Units1,289

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Elkton, MD

Elkton is a city in Maryland, located in Cecil County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 45,698 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Elkton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,608 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Elkton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $296,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,413 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elkton is moderately educated. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (75.79%).

Elkton, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Elkton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21921 45,698 $84,608 $296,000 $1,413 3.9% 36.9% 68.3%

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