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Edgemere, MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21052, 21219.

Population

9,061

Land area

10.9sq mi

People per sq mi

834

ZIP codes

2

Edgemere and its ZIP codes

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Edgemere at a glance

  • Edgemere is 30% denser than Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $103,165, close to the Maryland median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $372,600 (11% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,300 a month.

Local data for Edgemere, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Edgemere, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$103,165

Poverty rate

3.9%

Median home value

$372,600

Median rent

$1,300/mo

Homeownership

88.3%

Bachelor's or higher

26.7%

Median age

42.8

Average commute

27.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,420), Irish Americans (1,285), Polish Americans (920).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$19.85M

189 loans, 1,927 jobs reported

Baltimore County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone76.5%
  • Carpooled7.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home14.0%

Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Edgemere, 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 zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Edgemere, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.4%

U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts

Diabetes

12.1%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

ZIP codes in Edgemere

2 in or overlapping Edgemere. Population shown

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Cities near Edgemere

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
DundalkCensus-designated place3.4 mi13.1
EssexCensus-designated place5.2 mi9.3
Riviera BeachCensus-designated place5.7 mi2.6
Bowleys QuartersCensus-designated place7.1 mi3.1
PasadenaCensus-designated place7.4 mi14.9
RosedaleCensus-designated place7.5 mi6.9
Middle RiverCensus-designated place8.2 mi12.8
RossvilleCensus-designated place8.8 mi5.4
Lake ShoreCensus-designated place8.8 mi13.4
Brooklyn ParkCensus-designated place9.1 mi4.2
OverleaCensus-designated place9.7 mi3
Baltimore HighlandsCensus-designated place9.9 mi1.7
BaltimoreCity9.9 mi80.9
Glen BurnieCensus-designated place10 mi17.3
FerndaleCensus-designated place10 mi4
White MarshCensus-designated place11 mi5.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Edgemere, MD in?
Edgemere is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Edgemere, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Edgemere include 21052, 21219.
What is the population of Edgemere, MD?
About 9,061 people live in Edgemere, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Edgemere?
Nearby places include Dundalk (3.4 mi), Essex (5.2 mi), Riviera Beach (5.7 mi), Bowleys Quarters (7.1 mi), Pasadena (7.4 mi).

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