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Mays Chapel, MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21093.

Population

16,066

Land area

4.5sq mi

People per sq mi

3,583

ZIP codes

1

Mays Chapel and its ZIP codes

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Mays Chapel at a glance

  • Mays Chapel is about 5.6 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 91st among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
  • The median household income is $126,996, 22% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $464,800 (11% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,739 a month.

Local data for Mays Chapel, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mays Chapel, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$126,996

Poverty rate

2.8%

Median home value

$464,800

Median rent

$1,739/mo

Homeownership

81.1%

Bachelor's or higher

72.3%

Median age

47.6

Average commute

24.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,326), Irish Americans (2,998), Italian Americans (1,641).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$201M

1,804 loans, 21,021 jobs reported

Baltimore County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone70.9%
  • Carpooled5.5%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home21.2%

Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mays Chapel, 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

87° / 27°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mays Chapel, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.5%

U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

6.7%

U.S. 12.8% -6.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.3%

U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts

ZIP codes in Mays Chapel

1 in or overlapping Mays Chapel. Population shown

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Cities near Mays Chapel

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LuthervilleCensus-designated place2 mi2.1
TimoniumCensus-designated place2.7 mi5.7
CockeysvilleCensus-designated place2.9 mi12
TowsonCensus-designated place3.7 mi14.2
HamptonCensus-designated place4.4 mi6
PikesvilleCensus-designated place5.1 mi12.3
GarrisonCensus-designated place6 mi3.2
ParkvilleCensus-designated place6.5 mi4.3
CarneyCensus-designated place6.9 mi7
Owings MillsCensus-designated place7.9 mi9.5
LochearnCensus-designated place8 mi5.6
OverleaCensus-designated place9.1 mi3
ReisterstownCensus-designated place9.1 mi5.1
RandallstownCensus-designated place9.4 mi10.2
Milford MillCensus-designated place9.4 mi6.9
Perry HallCensus-designated place9.5 mi6.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mays Chapel, MD in?
Mays Chapel is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Mays Chapel, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Mays Chapel include 21093.
What is the population of Mays Chapel, MD?
About 16,066 people live in Mays Chapel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mays Chapel?
Nearby places include Lutherville (2 mi), Timonium (2.7 mi), Cockeysville (2.9 mi), Towson (3.7 mi), Hampton (4.4 mi).

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