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Edgewood, MD
Census-designated place in Harford County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21010, 21040.
Population
24,922
Land area
17.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,457
ZIP codes
2
Edgewood and its ZIP codes
Edgewood at a glance
- Edgewood is about 2.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 57th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $80,772 a year, 22% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,200 (42% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,375 a month.
Local data for Edgewood, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edgewood, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,772
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$242,200
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,979), Irish Americans (1,744), Italian Americans (1,448).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harford County. PPP loans are for Edgewood.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,699
96,105 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,919
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $13,789 per person
PPP loans
$26.6M
610 loans, 3,594 jobs reported
How people get to work
Edgewood, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edgewood, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,202
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
534
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edgewood, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Edgewood
2 in or overlapping Edgewood. Population shown
Cities near Edgewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AbingdonCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.8 |
| JoppatowneCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 6.7 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.6 |
| PerrymanCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Bel Air SouthCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 21.3 |
| KingsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 10 |
| Pleasant HillsCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.4 |
| HoneygoCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Bel AirTown | 8.2 mi | 3 |
| Bowleys QuartersCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Middle RiverCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 12.8 |
| White MarshCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 5.3 |
| AberdeenCity | 9.2 mi | 7 |
| Aberdeen Proving GroundCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 11.1 |
| Perry HallCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.9 |
| Bel Air NorthCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edgewood, MD in?
- Edgewood is in Harford County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Edgewood, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Edgewood include 21010, 21040.
- What is the population of Edgewood, MD?
- About 24,922 people live in Edgewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edgewood?
- Nearby places include Abingdon (3.1 mi), Joppatowne (3.2 mi), Riverside (4.7 mi), Perryman (4.7 mi), Bel Air South (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023