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Pikesville, MD
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21153, 21208, 21209.
Population
33,524
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,715
ZIP codes
3
Pikesville and its ZIP codes
Pikesville at a glance
- Pikesville is about 4.2 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 36th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $98,465 a year, 5% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $434,500 (3% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,707 a month.
Local data for Pikesville, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pikesville, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,465
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$434,500
Median rent
$1,707/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
60.0%
Median age
42.1
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Russian Americans (2,313), German Americans (1,795), Polish Americans (1,043).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baltimore County. PPP loans are for Pikesville.
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
PPP loans
$129M
1,897 loans, 16,247 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pikesville, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.7%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home24.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pikesville, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pikesville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Pikesville
3 in or overlapping Pikesville. Population shown
Cities near Pikesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarrisonCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.2 |
| LochearnCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 5.6 |
| Milford MillCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 6.9 |
| RandallstownCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 10.2 |
| Owings MillsCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 9.5 |
| TowsonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 14.2 |
| Mays ChapelCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 4.5 |
| LuthervilleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.1 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 9.5 |
| TimoniumCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 5.7 |
| ReisterstownCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 5.1 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 6 |
| CockeysvilleCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 12 |
| ParkvilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 4.3 |
| BaltimoreCity | 8.4 mi | 80.9 |
| CatonsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pikesville, MD in?
- Pikesville is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Pikesville, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pikesville include 21153, 21208, 21209.
- What is the population of Pikesville, MD?
- About 33,524 people live in Pikesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pikesville?
- Nearby places include Garrison (2.4 mi), Lochearn (3 mi), Milford Mill (4.3 mi), Randallstown (4.8 mi), Owings Mills (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023