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Lansdowne, MD
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21227.
Population
7,876
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,460
ZIP codes
1
Lansdowne and its ZIP codes
Lansdowne at a glance
- Lansdowne is about 5.4 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,605, 43% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,000 (49% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,427 a month.
Local data for Lansdowne, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lansdowne, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,605
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$214,000
Median rent
$1,427/mo
Homeownership
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,351), German Americans (1,099), Guatemalan Americans (406).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baltimore County. PPP loans are for Lansdowne.
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
How people get to work
Lansdowne, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.1%
- Carpooled17.7%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lansdowne, 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 Lansdowne, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Lansdowne
1 in or overlapping Lansdowne. Population shown
Cities near Lansdowne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore HighlandsCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.7 |
| ArbutusCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| LinthicumCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Brooklyn ParkCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 4.2 |
| FerndaleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4 |
| BaltimoreCity | 3.9 mi | 80.9 |
| CatonsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 14 |
| ElkridgeCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Glen BurnieCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 17.3 |
| IlchesterCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 10.8 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 9.5 |
| SevernCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 18.3 |
| PasadenaCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 14.9 |
| LochearnCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 5.6 |
| JessupCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 6 |
| Milford MillCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lansdowne, MD in?
- Lansdowne is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Lansdowne, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lansdowne include 21227.
- What is the population of Lansdowne, MD?
- About 7,876 people live in Lansdowne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lansdowne?
- Nearby places include Baltimore Highlands (1.4 mi), Arbutus (1.7 mi), Linthicum (1.8 mi), Brooklyn Park (2.5 mi), Ferndale (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023