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Carney, MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21234.

Population

28,343

Land area

7sq mi

People per sq mi

4,046

ZIP codes

1

Carney and its ZIP codes

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Carney at a glance

  • Carney is about 6.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 49th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
  • The median household income is $83,620, 19% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $319,700 (24% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,793 a month.

Local data for Carney, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Carney, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$83,620

Poverty rate

11.0%

Median home value

$319,700

Median rent

$1,793/mo

Homeownership

60.0%

Bachelor's or higher

40.3%

Median age

39.8

Average commute

29.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,990), Irish Americans (3,368), Italian Americans (2,033).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$8.49B

FY 2026, $9,937 per person

PPP loans

$64.68M

1,582 loans, 8,118 jobs reported

Baltimore County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone78.8%
  • Carpooled5.6%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home13.1%

Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Carney, 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

87° / 27°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Carney, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.0%

U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts

Diabetes

12.4%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

10.9%

U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

ZIP codes in Carney

1 in or overlapping Carney. Population shown

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Cities near Carney

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ParkvilleCensus-designated place1.8 mi4.3
HamptonCensus-designated place2.6 mi6
Perry HallCensus-designated place2.7 mi6.9
OverleaCensus-designated place3.3 mi3
White MarshCensus-designated place4.4 mi5.3
RossvilleCensus-designated place4.5 mi5.4
TimoniumCensus-designated place4.6 mi5.7
TowsonCensus-designated place4.7 mi14.2
LuthervilleCensus-designated place5.1 mi2.1
RosedaleCensus-designated place5.6 mi6.9
HoneygoCensus-designated place5.6 mi5.9
KingsvilleCensus-designated place6.5 mi10
Mays ChapelCensus-designated place6.9 mi4.5
Middle RiverCensus-designated place6.9 mi12.8
CockeysvilleCensus-designated place7.2 mi12
EssexCensus-designated place8.2 mi9.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Carney, MD in?
Carney is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Carney, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Carney include 21234.
What is the population of Carney, MD?
About 28,343 people live in Carney, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Carney?
Nearby places include Parkville (1.8 mi), Hampton (2.6 mi), Perry Hall (2.7 mi), Overlea (3.3 mi), White Marsh (4.4 mi).

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