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Middle River, MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21220.

Population

31,712

Land area

12.8sq mi

People per sq mi

2,486

ZIP codes

1

Middle River and its ZIP codes

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Middle River at a glance

  • Middle River is about 3.9 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 38th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
  • The median household income is $78,398, 24% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $271,700 (35% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,636 a month.

Local data for Middle River, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Middle River, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$78,398

Poverty rate

14.7%

Median home value

$271,700

Median rent

$1,636/mo

Homeownership

66.4%

Bachelor's or higher

32.3%

Median age

37.2

Average commute

28.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,818), Irish Americans (3,456), Italian Americans (1,443).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$8.5B

FY 2026, $9,937 per person

PPP loans

$85M

1,082 loans, 8,517 jobs reported

Baltimore County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone71.6%
  • Carpooled9.3%
  • Public transit1.7%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home14.1%

Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Middle River, 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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Middle River, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.1%

U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

15.0%

U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.6%

U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts

ZIP codes in Middle River

1 in or overlapping Middle River. Population shown

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Cities near Middle River

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RossvilleCensus-designated place2.8 mi5.4
Bowleys QuartersCensus-designated place2.8 mi3.1
White MarshCensus-designated place3 mi5.3
EssexCensus-designated place3.1 mi9.3
HoneygoCensus-designated place4.1 mi5.9
RosedaleCensus-designated place4.5 mi6.9
OverleaCensus-designated place5.1 mi3
Perry HallCensus-designated place5.1 mi6.9
DundalkCensus-designated place6.3 mi13.1
JoppatowneCensus-designated place6.4 mi6.7
CarneyCensus-designated place6.9 mi7
KingsvilleCensus-designated place7.1 mi10
ParkvilleCensus-designated place7.3 mi4.3
EdgemereCensus-designated place8.2 mi10.9
EdgewoodCensus-designated place9 mi17.1
HamptonCensus-designated place9.5 mi6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Middle River, MD in?
Middle River is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Middle River, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Middle River include 21220.
What is the population of Middle River, MD?
About 31,712 people live in Middle River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Middle River?
Nearby places include Rossville (2.8 mi), Bowleys Quarters (2.8 mi), White Marsh (3 mi), Essex (3.1 mi), Honeygo (4.1 mi).

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