City

Taneytown, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Carroll County  ·  Maryland

👥11,549Population
💰$88,212Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂39.5Median Age
🏠$344,800Median Home Value▲ 24% above avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 5.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic5.2%
Black5.3%
Asian0.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,869 (38.8%)
Some College815 (11%)
Associates1,248 (16.9%)
Bachelors945 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree1,481 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 11%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College11.0%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,212 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$344,800 ▲ 24% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$870/mo
Total Housing Units4,429
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
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
14%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Taneytown, MD

Taneytown is a city in Maryland, located in Carroll County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,549 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.5 years.

Economically, Taneytown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,212 is above the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Taneytown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $344,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $870 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Taneytown is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Taneytown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21787 11,549 $88,212 $344,800 $870 4.7% 32.8% 79.6%