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Towson, MD
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21204, 21209, 21210, 21212, 21239, 21252 and more.
Population
58,679
Land area
14.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,146
ZIP codes
8
Towson and its ZIP codes
Towson at a glance
- Towson is about 6.5 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 13th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $101,320, close to the Maryland median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $469,000 (12% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,764 a month.
Local data for Towson, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Towson, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,320
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$469,000
Median rent
$1,764/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
69.3%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,257), Irish Americans (9,091), Italian Americans (4,454).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baltimore County. PPP loans are for Towson.
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
$8.5B
FY 2026, $9,937 per person
PPP loans
$134M
1,398 loans, 13,094 jobs reported
How people get to work
Towson, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.7%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home23.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Towson, 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 zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Towson, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Towson
8 in or overlapping Towson. Population shown
Cities near Towson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LuthervilleCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.1 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 6 |
| ParkvilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4.3 |
| TimoniumCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Mays ChapelCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4.5 |
| CarneyCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 7 |
| PikesvilleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 12.3 |
| OverleaCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3 |
| CockeysvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 12 |
| LochearnCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.6 |
| GarrisonCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Perry HallCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 6.9 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 6.9 |
| BaltimoreCity | 7.7 mi | 80.9 |
| RossvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 5.4 |
| White MarshCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Towson, MD in?
- Towson is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Towson, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Towson include 21204, 21209, 21210, 21212, 21239, 21252, 21285, 21286.
- What is the population of Towson, MD?
- About 58,679 people live in Towson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Towson?
- Nearby places include Lutherville (1.9 mi), Hampton (3.2 mi), Parkville (3.5 mi), Timonium (3.5 mi), Mays Chapel (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023