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21655

Preston, MD

Total Population
4,753
Median Household Income
$78,000
Median Home Value
$266,100
Median Rent
$1,215

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$78,000
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$266,100
100.5% above state median
Rent
$1,215
100% above state median
Median Age
42.7 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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Preston, MD 21655

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Demographics Overview

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

Key Demographic Insightsfor Preston, MD

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

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.6%, below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$78,000
+3.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
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: 2.57 people

Total Households
1,838
Family Households
56.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
25.7%
#2 Industry
Construction
16.5%
#3 Industry
Finance
12.0%
Total Employed Residents:1,714

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.7%
42 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,462
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.4%
2,646 employed
Labor Force
2,746
100 unemployed
Median Age
42.7 years
Per Capita Income
$43,059
Poverty Rate
8.5%

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