21914

Charlestown, MD

Total Population

740

Median Household Income

$70,347

Median Home Value

$282,600

Median Rent

$1,311

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$70,347

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$282,600

100.5% above state median

Rent

$1,311

100% above state median

Median Age

49.2 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 Charlestown, MD

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

33.3% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 49.2 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.0%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 15.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$70,347

-6.4% 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: 1.99 people

Total Households

367

Family Households

43.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Finance

32.5%

#2 Industry

Education

26.9%

#3 Industry

Construction

13.7%

Total Employed Residents:197

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

0.0%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

8.5%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.0%

0 workers

Public Transit

5.7%

16 workers

Total Commuting Workers:282

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

100.0%

285 employed

Labor Force

285

0 unemployed

Median Age

49.2 years

Per Capita Income

$40,026

Poverty Rate

15.7%

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