City

North East, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Cecil County  ·  Maryland

👥19,585Population
💰$113,107Median HH Income▲ 48% above avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$342,800Median Home Value▲ 23% above avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 3%Black: 6.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.8%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic3.0%
Black6.9%
Asian0.7%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma116 (1%)
HS Graduate3,197 (26.4%)
Some College1,534 (12.7%)
Associates2,075 (17.1%)
Bachelors1,125 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree4,061 (33.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 33.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College12.7%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate33.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$113,107 ▲ 48% above avg
Median Home Value$342,800 ▲ 23% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,418/mo
Total Housing Units7,952
Vacant Units768

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
60%
About North East, MD

North East is a city in Maryland, located in Cecil County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,585 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, North East is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $113,107 is above the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in North East is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $342,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,418 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of North East is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in North East
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21901 19,585 $113,107 $342,800 $1,418 5.5% 42.8% 75.1%