City

Westminster, MD

2 ZIP codes  ·  Carroll County  ·  Maryland

👥62,595Population
💰$104,968Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$387,300Median Home Value▲ 39% above avg
🎓45.8%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.8%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 4.2%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.8%Race
White85.8%
Hispanic5.3%
Black4.2%
Asian1.4%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads45.8% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma299 (0.7%)
HS Graduate12,250 (29.8%)
Some College4,727 (11.5%)
Associates5,016 (12.2%)
Bachelors3,492 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree15,299 (37.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 37.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College11.5%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate37.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,968 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$387,299 ▲ 39% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,415/mo
Total Housing Units24,284
Vacant Units1,268

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Westminster, MD

Westminster is a city in Maryland, located in Carroll County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 62,595 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.09 years.

Economically, Westminster is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,968 is above the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Westminster is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $387,299, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,414 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westminster is well-educated. 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.83%).

Westminster, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Westminster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21157 40,191 $102,835 $394,100 $1,236 3.1% 46.0% 75.9%
21158 22,404 $108,795 $375,100 $1,735 2.3% 45.3% 79.7%