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Rossville, MD

Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21236, 21237.

Population

16,059

Land area

5.4sq mi

People per sq mi

2,985

ZIP codes

2

Rossville and its ZIP codes

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Rossville at a glance

  • Rossville is about 4.7 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • It is the 93rd most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
  • Households here earn a median of $90,000 a year, 13% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $317,000 (25% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,667 a month.

Local data for Rossville, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rossville, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$90,000

Poverty rate

7.7%

Median home value

$317,000

Median rent

$1,667/mo

Homeownership

51.1%

Bachelor's or higher

30.4%

Median age

41.0

Average commute

28.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,834), Irish Americans (1,244), Italian Americans (809).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

Baltimore County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone68.9%
  • Carpooled8.9%
  • Public transit2.5%
  • Walked5.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.1%
  • Worked from home7.0%

Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rossville, 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 Rossville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.6%

U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.1%

U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.4%

U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts

ZIP codes in Rossville

2 in or overlapping Rossville. Population shown

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Cities near Rossville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OverleaCensus-designated place2.3 mi3
White MarshCensus-designated place2.4 mi5.3
RosedaleCensus-designated place2.4 mi6.9
Middle RiverCensus-designated place2.8 mi12.8
Perry HallCensus-designated place3.7 mi6.9
EssexCensus-designated place3.7 mi9.3
HoneygoCensus-designated place4.5 mi5.9
CarneyCensus-designated place4.5 mi7
ParkvilleCensus-designated place4.6 mi4.3
Bowleys QuartersCensus-designated place5.4 mi3.1
DundalkCensus-designated place6 mi13.1
HamptonCensus-designated place7 mi6
KingsvilleCensus-designated place7.1 mi10
TowsonCensus-designated place8 mi14.2
JoppatowneCensus-designated place8 mi6.7
EdgemereCensus-designated place8.8 mi10.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rossville, MD in?
Rossville is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Rossville, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Rossville include 21236, 21237.
What is the population of Rossville, MD?
About 16,059 people live in Rossville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rossville?
Nearby places include Overlea (2.3 mi), White Marsh (2.4 mi), Rosedale (2.4 mi), Middle River (2.8 mi), Perry Hall (3.7 mi).

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