21784

Sykesville, MD

Total Population

37,219

Median Household Income

$138,923

Median Home Value

$459,700

Median Rent

$1,647

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$138,923

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$459,700

100.8% above state median

Rent

$1,647

100% above state median

Median Age

40.3 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 Sykesville, MD

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

High education levels with 51.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.2%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 68% family households.

Low poverty rate of 3.4%, well below national average.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$138,923

+84.9% 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: 2.77 people

Total Households

13,051

Family Households

68.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Finance

31.1%

#2 Industry

Education

26.9%

#3 Industry

Construction

14.8%

Total Employed Residents:10,263

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.6%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

9.5%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.9%

141 workers

Public Transit

0.9%

148 workers

Total Commuting Workers:15,648

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

96.8%

19,546 employed

Labor Force

20,356

650 unemployed

Median Age

40.3 years

Per Capita Income

$56,776

Poverty Rate

3.4%

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