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Parkville, MD
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21234.
Population
30,549
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
7,130
ZIP codes
1
Parkville and its ZIP codes
Parkville at a glance
- Parkville is about 11 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 42nd among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $79,178, 24% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $260,400 (38% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,526 a month.
Local data for Parkville, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parkville, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,178
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$260,400
Median rent
$1,526/mo
Homeownership
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher
33.2%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,779), Irish Americans (3,868), Italian Americans (1,541).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baltimore County. PPP loans are for Parkville.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
Parkville, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parkville, 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 Parkville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Parkville
1 in or overlapping Parkville. Population shown
Cities near Parkville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarneyCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 7 |
| OverleaCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 6 |
| TowsonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 14.2 |
| Perry HallCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 6.9 |
| LuthervilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.1 |
| RossvilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 5.4 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6.9 |
| TimoniumCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 5.7 |
| White MarshCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.3 |
| Mays ChapelCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.5 |
| HoneygoCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Middle RiverCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 12.8 |
| CockeysvilleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 12 |
| EssexCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 9.3 |
| BaltimoreCity | 8 mi | 80.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parkville, MD in?
- Parkville is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Parkville, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Parkville include 21234.
- What is the population of Parkville, MD?
- About 30,549 people live in Parkville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parkville?
- Nearby places include Carney (1.8 mi), Overlea (2.6 mi), Hampton (2.9 mi), Towson (3.5 mi), Perry Hall (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023