City

Ridgely, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Caroline County  ·  Maryland

👥4,244Population
💰$76,917Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.6Median Age
🏠$322,500Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.2%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 12.5%Asian: 1%Other: 3.9%Race
White74.2%
Hispanic7.4%
Black12.5%
Asian1.0%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,146 (43.8%)
Some College314 (12%)
Associates501 (19.2%)
Bachelors125 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree493 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad43.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,917 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$322,500 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,008/mo
Total Housing Units1,571
Vacant Units74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
62%
About Ridgely, MD

Ridgely is a city in Maryland, located in Caroline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,244 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.6 years.

Economically, Ridgely is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,917 is near the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ridgely is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $322,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,008 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ridgely is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (74.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ridgely
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21660 4,244 $76,917 $322,500 $1,008 6.6% 23.6% 72.6%