City

Middle River, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Baltimore County  ·  Maryland

👥42,936Population
💰$79,676Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$279,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.9%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 26.7%Asian: 5.1%Other: 5.3%Race
White56.9%
Hispanic5.7%
Black26.7%
Asian5.1%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma835 (3.1%)
HS Graduate9,211 (34.1%)
Some College4,021 (14.9%)
Associates3,118 (11.5%)
Bachelors2,369 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree7,455 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College14.9%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.5%Renter: 31.5%Tenure
Owner68.5%
Renter31.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,676 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$279,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,621/mo
Total Housing Units17,960
Vacant Units1,740

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Middle River, MD

Middle River is a city in Maryland, located in Baltimore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 42,936 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Middle River is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,676 is near the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Middle River is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,621 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Middle River is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (56.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Middle River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21220 42,936 $79,676 $279,900 $1,621 4.1% 36.4% 68.5%