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21755

Jefferson, MD

Total Population
5,706
Median Household Income
$129,085
Median Home Value
$463,400
Median Rent
$1,133

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$129,085
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$463,400
100.8% above state median
Rent
$1,133
100% above state median
Median Age
43.6 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 Jefferson, MD

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

High education levels with 41.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.8%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 69% family households.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$129,085
+71.8% 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: 2.81 people

Total Households
2,024
Family Households
69.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
29.6%
#2 Industry
Construction
19.6%
#3 Industry
Finance
18.1%
Total Employed Residents:1,701

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
16.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.1%
26 workers
Public Transit
1.4%
33 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,384
Commute Insights
Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.2%
2,963 employed
Labor Force
3,080
117 unemployed
Median Age
43.6 years
Per Capita Income
$51,737
Poverty Rate
8.6%