21204

Towson, MD

Total Population

20,188

Median Household Income

$92,734

Median Home Value

$524,900

Median Rent

$1,849

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$92,734

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$524,900

101% above state median

Rent

$1,849

100% above state median

Median Age

34.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Towson, MD

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 67.6% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 34.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.1%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$92,734

+23.4% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-55,919,744

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.10 people

Total Households

8,501

Family Households

36.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

33.5%

#2 Industry

Finance

32.9%

#3 Industry

Arts,

9.6%

Total Employed Residents:5,198

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

2.2%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

5.4%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

4.8%

389 workers

Public Transit

2.6%

212 workers

Total Commuting Workers:8,107

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

96.9%

9,959 employed

Labor Force

10,310

321 unemployed

Median Age

34.8 years

Per Capita Income

$62,133

Poverty Rate

11.9%

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