City

Gwynn Oak, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Baltimore County  ·  Maryland

👥49,599Population
💰$64,284Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$248,400Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓41.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 8.3%Hispanic: 7.3%Black: 78%Asian: 3.2%Other: 3%Race
White8.3%
Hispanic7.3%
Black78.0%
Asian3.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads41.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma451 (1.4%)
HS Graduate9,469 (29.6%)
Some College4,254 (13.3%)
Associates4,652 (14.5%)
Bachelors2,825 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree10,353 (32.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 32.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College13.3%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate32.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
47%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,284 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$248,400 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,390/mo
Total Housing Units20,974
Vacant Units1,366

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
28%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
56%
About Gwynn Oak, MD

Gwynn Oak is a city in Maryland, located in Baltimore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 49,599 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Gwynn Oak is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,284 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Gwynn Oak is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $248,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,390 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gwynn Oak is well-educated. 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (77.99%).

Gwynn Oak, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Gwynn Oak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21207 49,599 $64,284 $248,400 $1,390 6.5% 41.2% 61.1%