City

Great Mills, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Mary's County  ·  Maryland

👥6,976Population
💰$117,431Median HH Income▲ 54% above avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$334,800Median Home Value▲ 20% above avg
🎓53.4%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.7%Hispanic: 4.7%Black: 30.6%Asian: 2.5%Other: 5.3%Race
White56.7%
Hispanic4.7%
Black30.6%
Asian2.5%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
35%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads53.4% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.2%)
HS Graduate839 (19.3%)
Some College492 (11.3%)
Associates685 (15.8%)
Bachelors567 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree1,752 (40.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 19.3%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 40.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad19.3%
Some College11.3%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate40.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$117,431 ▲ 54% above avg
Median Home Value$334,800 ▲ 20% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,689/mo
Total Housing Units2,872
Vacant Units334

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
36%
2000+
54%
About Great Mills, MD

Great Mills is a city in Maryland, located in St. Mary's County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,976 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, Great Mills is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $117,431 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Great Mills is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $334,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,689 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Great Mills is well-educated. 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (56.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Great Mills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20634 6,976 $117,431 $334,800 $1,689 1.2% 53.4% 68.3%