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Dundalk, MD
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21222, 21224.
Population
65,969
Land area
13.1sq mi
People per sq mi
5,041
ZIP codes
2
Dundalk and its ZIP codes
Dundalk at a glance
- Dundalk is about 7.9 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 12th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $64,520, 38% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,700 (49% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,473 a month.
Local data for Dundalk, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dundalk, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,520
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$212,700
Median rent
$1,473/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,795), Irish Americans (7,684), Italian Americans (4,278).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baltimore County. PPP loans are for Dundalk.
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
$53.5M
990 loans, 6,145 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dundalk, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.1%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit3.2%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dundalk, 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
90° / 30°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dundalk, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Dundalk
2 in or overlapping Dundalk. Population shown
Cities near Dundalk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EssexCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 9.3 |
| EdgemereCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 10.9 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 6.9 |
| RossvilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 5.4 |
| Middle RiverCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 12.8 |
| Bowleys QuartersCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.1 |
| OverleaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3 |
| BaltimoreCity | 7.2 mi | 80.9 |
| Riviera BeachCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Brooklyn ParkCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Baltimore HighlandsCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.7 |
| White MarshCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 5.3 |
| PasadenaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 14.9 |
| ParkvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.3 |
| LansdowneCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.3 |
| FerndaleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dundalk, MD in?
- Dundalk is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Dundalk, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dundalk include 21222, 21224.
- What is the population of Dundalk, MD?
- About 65,969 people live in Dundalk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dundalk?
- Nearby places include Essex (3.2 mi), Edgemere (3.4 mi), Rosedale (4.3 mi), Rossville (6 mi), Middle River (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023