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Overlea, MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21206, 21236.

Population

13,035

Land area

3sq mi

People per sq mi

4,322

ZIP codes

2

Overlea and its ZIP codes

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Overlea at a glance

  • Overlea is about 6.8 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $88,841, 14% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,900 (37% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,473 a month.

Local data for Overlea, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Overlea, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$88,841

Poverty rate

9.1%

Median home value

$263,900

Median rent

$1,473/mo

Homeownership

75.3%

Bachelor's or higher

35.4%

Median age

40.1

Average commute

28.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,064), Irish Americans (1,435), Polish Americans (1,235).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

Baltimore County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone70.5%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked1.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
  • Worked from home15.4%

Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Overlea, 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 Overlea, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.7%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.8%

U.S. 12.8% -1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

ZIP codes in Overlea

2 in or overlapping Overlea. Population shown

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Cities near Overlea

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RosedaleCensus-designated place2.3 mi6.9
RossvilleCensus-designated place2.3 mi5.4
ParkvilleCensus-designated place2.6 mi4.3
CarneyCensus-designated place3.3 mi7
Perry HallCensus-designated place4 mi6.9
White MarshCensus-designated place4 mi5.3
Middle RiverCensus-designated place5.1 mi12.8
EssexCensus-designated place5.3 mi9.3
HamptonCensus-designated place5.4 mi6
TowsonCensus-designated place5.8 mi14.2
HoneygoCensus-designated place6 mi5.9
DundalkCensus-designated place6.5 mi13.1
LuthervilleCensus-designated place7 mi2.1
TimoniumCensus-designated place7.4 mi5.7
BaltimoreCity7.5 mi80.9
Bowleys QuartersCensus-designated place7.7 mi3.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Overlea, MD in?
Overlea is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Overlea, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Overlea include 21206, 21236.
What is the population of Overlea, MD?
About 13,035 people live in Overlea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Overlea?
Nearby places include Rosedale (2.3 mi), Rossville (2.3 mi), Parkville (2.6 mi), Carney (3.3 mi), Perry Hall (4 mi).

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