City

West River, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Anne Arundel County  ·  Maryland

👥2,243Population
💰$177,083Median HH Income▲ 132% above avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$718,100Median Home Value▲ 158% above avg
🎓47.3%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 13.3%Black: 0.4%Other: 0.3%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic13.3%
Black0.4%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
14%
45–64
36%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty0.9% ▼ 92% below avg
College Grads47.3% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.9%)
HS Graduate417 (27.9%)
Some College124 (8.3%)
Associates234 (15.6%)
Bachelors49 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree659 (44%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 27.9%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 44%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad27.9%
Some College8.3%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate44.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.2%Renter: 1.8%Tenure
Owner98.2%
Renter1.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
74%

Financials

Median HH Income$177,083 ▲ 132% above avg
Median Home Value$718,100 ▲ 158% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units739

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
42%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
56%
About West River, MD

West River is a city in Maryland, located in Anne Arundel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,243 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, West River is a affluent community. The median household income of $177,083 is more than double the national average. Approximately 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in West River is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $718,100, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West River is well-educated. 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (86%).

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

ZIP Codes in West River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20778 2,243 $177,083 $718,100 3.2% 47.3% 98.2%