City

Shady Side, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Anne Arundel County  ·  Maryland

👥3,011Population
💰$111,129Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂52.3Median Age
🏠$376,800Median Home Value▲ 35% above avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 14.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.5%Race
White79.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black14.5%
Asian0.3%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
HS Graduate555 (24.3%)
Some College319 (14%)
Associates577 (25.2%)
Bachelors141 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree694 (30.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 14%Associates: 25.2%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
HS Grad24.3%
Some College14.0%
Associates25.2%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
58%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,129 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$376,800 ▲ 35% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,204/mo
Total Housing Units1,708
Vacant Units336

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Shady Side, MD

Shady Side is a city in Maryland, located in Anne Arundel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,011 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.3 years.

Economically, Shady Side is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,129 is above the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Shady Side is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $376,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,204 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shady Side is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shady Side
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20764 3,011 $111,129 $376,800 $2,204 3.5% 36.5% 82.1%