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Bowleys Quarters, MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21220.

Population

7,006

Land area

3.1sq mi

People per sq mi

2,227

ZIP codes

1

Bowleys Quarters and its ZIP codes

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Bowleys Quarters at a glance

  • Bowleys Quarters is about 3.5 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $99,534, 4% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $400,100 (5% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,747 a month.

Local data for Bowleys Quarters, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bowleys Quarters, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$99,534

Poverty rate

11.2%

Median home value

$400,100

Median rent

$1,747/mo

Homeownership

78.2%

Bachelor's or higher

30.4%

Median age

38.8

Average commute

29.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,415), Irish Americans (1,052), Italian Americans (483).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baltimore County. PPP loans are for Bowleys Quarters.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$74,175

369,662 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,953

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$8.5B

FY 2026, $9,937 per person

Baltimore County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bowleys Quarters, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.8%
  • Carpooled7.3%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home9.7%

Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bowleys Quarters, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

2,155

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

3,097

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 30°F

43.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bowleys Quarters, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.9%

U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

ZIP codes in Bowleys Quarters

1 in or overlapping Bowleys Quarters. Population shown

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Cities near Bowleys Quarters

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Middle RiverCensus-designated place2.8 mi12.8
EssexCensus-designated place3.7 mi9.3
RossvilleCensus-designated place5.4 mi5.4
White MarshCensus-designated place5.7 mi5.3
HoneygoCensus-designated place6.3 mi5.9
RosedaleCensus-designated place6.5 mi6.9
DundalkCensus-designated place6.5 mi13.1
JoppatowneCensus-designated place7 mi6.7
EdgemereCensus-designated place7.1 mi10.9
OverleaCensus-designated place7.7 mi3
Perry HallCensus-designated place7.9 mi6.9
EdgewoodCensus-designated place8.7 mi17.1
KingsvilleCensus-designated place9.1 mi10
CarneyCensus-designated place9.7 mi7
ParkvilleCensus-designated place10 mi4.3
TolchesterCensus-designated place10 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bowleys Quarters, MD in?
Bowleys Quarters is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Bowleys Quarters, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Bowleys Quarters include 21220.
What is the population of Bowleys Quarters, MD?
About 7,006 people live in Bowleys Quarters, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bowleys Quarters?
Nearby places include Middle River (2.8 mi), Essex (3.7 mi), Rossville (5.4 mi), White Marsh (5.7 mi), Honeygo (6.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023