City

West Friendship, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Maryland

👥2,326Population
💰$223,833Median HH Income▲ 193% above avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$977,200Median Home Value▲ 251% above avg
🎓70.7%College Grads▲ 82% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.7%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 4.9%Asian: 14.1%Other: 4.4%Race
White75.7%
Hispanic0.9%
Black4.9%
Asian14.1%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.39
Below Poverty2.8% ▼ 72% below avg
College Grads70.7% ▲ 82% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate219 (15.5%)
Some College24 (1.7%)
Associates169 (11.9%)
Bachelors219 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree781 (55.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 15.5%Some College: 1.7%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 55.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad15.5%
Some College1.7%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate55.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 99.6%Renter: 0.4%Tenure
Owner99.6%
Renter0.4%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
2%
Over $500k
98%

Financials

Median HH Income$223,833 ▲ 193% above avg
Median Home Value$977,200 ▲ 251% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units700
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
57%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
58%
About West Friendship, MD

West Friendship is a city in Maryland, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,326 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, West Friendship is a affluent community. The median household income of $223,833 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in West Friendship is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $977,200, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 99.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Friendship is highly educated. 70.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Friendship
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21794 2,326 $223,833 $977,200 2.4% 70.7% 99.6%