City

Rising Sun, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Cecil County  ·  Maryland

👥10,402Population
💰$100,401Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$313,900Median Home Value▲ 13% above avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.9%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 1.2%Asian: 3.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White84.9%
Hispanic7.4%
Black1.2%
Asian3.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma216 (3.3%)
HS Graduate2,232 (34%)
Some College1,034 (15.7%)
Associates793 (12.1%)
Bachelors668 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree1,625 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College15.7%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,401 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$313,900 ▲ 13% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,205/mo
Total Housing Units4,149
Vacant Units165

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
53%
About Rising Sun, MD

Rising Sun is a city in Maryland, located in Cecil County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,402 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Rising Sun is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,401 is above the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Rising Sun is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $313,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,205 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rising Sun is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rising Sun
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21911 10,402 $100,401 $313,900 $1,205 5.7% 34.9% 81.7%