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Abingdon, MD
Census-designated place in Harford County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21009.
Population
5,019
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,817
ZIP codes
1
Abingdon and its ZIP codes
Abingdon at a glance
- Abingdon is about 2.8 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $136,833, 32% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,200 (13% below Maryland) and median rent is $2,083 a month.
Local data for Abingdon, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Abingdon, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$136,833
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$366,200
Median rent
$2,083/mo
Homeownership
90.6%
Bachelor's or higher
41.0%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
35.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (549), Polish Americans (302), Irish Americans (296).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harford County. PPP loans are for Abingdon.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,699
96,105 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,919
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $13,789 per person
How people get to work
Abingdon, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 35.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Abingdon, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,202
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
534
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Abingdon, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Abingdon
1 in or overlapping Abingdon. Population shown
Cities near Abingdon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.6 |
| PerrymanCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 5.4 |
| EdgewoodCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 17.1 |
| Bel Air SouthCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 21.3 |
| JoppatowneCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Bel AirTown | 6 mi | 3 |
| AberdeenCity | 6.6 mi | 7 |
| Pleasant HillsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Aberdeen Proving GroundCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 11.1 |
| KingsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 10 |
| Bel Air NorthCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 16 |
| HoneygoCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 5.9 |
| FallstonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 14 |
| Havre de GraceCity | 10 mi | 5.9 |
| White MarshCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| Middle RiverCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 12.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Abingdon, MD in?
- Abingdon is in Harford County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Abingdon, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Abingdon include 21009.
- What is the population of Abingdon, MD?
- About 5,019 people live in Abingdon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Abingdon?
- Nearby places include Riverside (1.9 mi), Perryman (2.9 mi), Edgewood (3.1 mi), Bel Air South (3.4 mi), Joppatowne (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023