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Lochearn, MD
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21207, 21208.
Population
27,074
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,843
ZIP codes
2
Lochearn and its ZIP codes
Lochearn at a glance
- Lochearn is about 7.6 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 50th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $74,707, 28% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $286,000 (32% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,460 a month.
Local data for Lochearn, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lochearn, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,707
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$286,000
Median rent
$1,460/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
34.2%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (2,081), German Americans (772), Irish Americans (753).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baltimore County. PPP loans are for Lochearn.
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
How people get to work
Lochearn, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.6%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit4.8%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lochearn, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lochearn, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Lochearn
2 in or overlapping Lochearn. Population shown
Cities near Lochearn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Milford MillCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 6.9 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 9.5 |
| PikesvilleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 12.3 |
| RandallstownCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 10.2 |
| GarrisonCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 3.2 |
| CatonsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 14 |
| Owings MillsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 9.5 |
| TowsonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 14.2 |
| BaltimoreCity | 7.1 mi | 80.9 |
| Ellicott CityCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 30 |
| ArbutusCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 6.5 |
| LuthervilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Mays ChapelCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 4.5 |
| LansdowneCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Baltimore HighlandsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.7 |
| ReisterstownCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lochearn, MD in?
- Lochearn is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Lochearn, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lochearn include 21207, 21208.
- What is the population of Lochearn, MD?
- About 27,074 people live in Lochearn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lochearn?
- Nearby places include Milford Mill (2.2 mi), Woodlawn (3 mi), Pikesville (3 mi), Randallstown (4 mi), Garrison (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023