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Catonsville, MD
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21228, 21250.
Population
43,368
Land area
14sq mi
People per sq mi
3,106
ZIP codes
2
Catonsville and its ZIP codes
Catonsville at a glance
- Catonsville is about 4.9 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 23rd most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $114,109 a year, 10% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $416,900 and median rent is $1,724 a month.
Local data for Catonsville, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Catonsville, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$114,109
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$416,900
Median rent
$1,724/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
54.7%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,393), Irish Americans (6,610), Italian Americans (2,527).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baltimore County. PPP loans are for Catonsville.
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
PPP loans
$108M
1,475 loans, 13,055 jobs reported
How people get to work
Catonsville, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.1%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home20.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Catonsville, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
89° / 25°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Catonsville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.8%
U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Catonsville
2 in or overlapping Catonsville. Population shown
Cities near Catonsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 9.5 |
| ArbutusCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 6.5 |
| IlchesterCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 10.8 |
| ElkridgeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Ellicott CityCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 30 |
| LansdowneCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.3 |
| LinthicumCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 5.5 |
| LochearnCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Milford MillCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Baltimore HighlandsCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.7 |
| BaltimoreCity | 6.9 mi | 80.9 |
| Brooklyn ParkCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4.2 |
| ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 31.9 |
| RandallstownCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 10.2 |
| JessupCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 6 |
| FerndaleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Catonsville, MD in?
- Catonsville is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Catonsville, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Catonsville include 21228, 21250.
- What is the population of Catonsville, MD?
- About 43,368 people live in Catonsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Catonsville?
- Nearby places include Woodlawn (3.1 mi), Arbutus (3.2 mi), Ilchester (3.5 mi), Elkridge (4.6 mi), Ellicott City (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023