City

Towson, MD

5 ZIP codes  ·  Baltimore County  ·  Maryland

👥46,065Population
💰$95,632Median HH Income▲ 25% above avg
🎂35.4Median Age
🏠$482,434Median Home Value▲ 73% above avg
🎓70.3%College Grads▲ 81% above avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.4%Hispanic: 6.3%Black: 17.1%Asian: 4.5%Other: 4.2%Race
White67.4%
Hispanic6.3%
Black17.1%
Asian4.5%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
24%
25–44
22%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.4 yrs
Avg HH Size-8.21
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads70.3% ▲ 81% above avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma281 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,874 (11.1%)
Some College1,536 (5.9%)
Associates3,043 (11.7%)
Bachelors1,532 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree16,719 (64.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 11.1%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 64.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad11.1%
Some College5.9%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate64.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.2%Renter: 50.8%Tenure
Owner49.2%
Renter50.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,632 ▲ 25% above avg
Median Home Value$482,434 ▲ 73% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,738/mo
Total Housing Units19,640
Vacant Units1,546

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
54%
About Towson, MD

Towson is a city in Maryland, located in Baltimore County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 46,065 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.44 years.

Economically, Towson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,631 is above the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Towson is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $482,434, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,737 per month.

The population of Towson is highly educated. 70.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (67.42%).

Towson, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Towson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21204 19,605 $98,452 $571,800 $1,894 3.2% 79.0% 46.5%
21286 21,782 $93,093 $402,000 $1,597 3.5% 63.2% 62.3%