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Cockeysville, MD
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21030, 21031.
Population
23,962
Land area
12sq mi
People per sq mi
2,001
ZIP codes
2
Cockeysville and its ZIP codes
Cockeysville at a glance
- Cockeysville is about 3.1 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 61st among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $77,680, 25% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $419,900 and median rent is $1,603 a month.
Local data for Cockeysville, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cockeysville, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,680
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$419,900
Median rent
$1,603/mo
Homeownership
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher
47.8%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,165), Irish Americans (2,564), Salvadoran Americans (1,916).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baltimore County. PPP loans are for Cockeysville.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
$80.7M
222 loans, 7,905 jobs reported
How people get to work
Cockeysville, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.1%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cockeysville, 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
87° / 27°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cockeysville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Cockeysville
2 in or overlapping Cockeysville. Population shown
Cities near Cockeysville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TimoniumCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Mays ChapelCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.5 |
| LuthervilleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.1 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6 |
| TowsonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 14.2 |
| CarneyCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 7 |
| ParkvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 4.3 |
| PikesvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 12.3 |
| GarrisonCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Perry HallCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 6.9 |
| OverleaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3 |
| Owings MillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.5 |
| ReisterstownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.1 |
| LochearnCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| KingsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10 |
| White MarshCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cockeysville, MD in?
- Cockeysville is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Cockeysville, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cockeysville include 21030, 21031.
- What is the population of Cockeysville, MD?
- About 23,962 people live in Cockeysville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cockeysville?
- Nearby places include Timonium (2.7 mi), Mays Chapel (2.9 mi), Lutherville (3.9 mi), Hampton (4.7 mi), Towson (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023