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Taneytown, MD
City in Carroll County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21787.
Population
7,932
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,361
ZIP codes
1
Taneytown and its ZIP codes
Taneytown at a glance
- Taneytown is about 3.7 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $87,621 a year, 15% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $338,400 (19% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,059 a month.
Local data for Taneytown, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Taneytown, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,621
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$338,400
Median rent
$1,059/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
37.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,541), Irish Americans (1,500), Italian Americans (492).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Taneytown.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,307
59,443 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,696
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.13B
FY 2026, $6,548 per person
PPP loans
$9.9M
180 loans, 1,259 jobs reported
How people get to work
Taneytown, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 37.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taneytown, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,083
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
177
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Taneytown, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Taneytown
1 in or overlapping Taneytown. Population shown
Cities near Taneytown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Union BridgeTown | 5.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Littlestown, PABorough | 7.6 mi | 1.8 |
| EmmitsburgTown | 8.5 mi | 1.6 |
| New WindsorTown | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| WestminsterCity | 9.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Lake Heritage, PACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| Bonneauville, PABorough | 11 mi | 1 |
| WoodsboroTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| GracehamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Gettysburg, PABorough | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| LibertytownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| ThurmontTown | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| McSherrystown, PABorough | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Pennville, PACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Carroll Valley, PABorough | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| Midway, PACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Taneytown, MD in?
- Taneytown is in Carroll County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Taneytown, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Taneytown include 21787.
- What is the population of Taneytown, MD?
- About 7,932 people live in Taneytown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Taneytown?
- Nearby places include Union Bridge (5.9 mi), Littlestown, PA (7.6 mi), Emmitsburg (8.5 mi), New Windsor (8.7 mi), Westminster (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023