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Union Bridge, MD
Town in Carroll County, Maryland.
Population
1,055
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
930
ZIP codes
0
Union Bridge and its ZIP codes
Union Bridge at a glance
- Union Bridge is 45% denser than Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,250, 26% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,300 (30% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,118 a month.
Local data for Union Bridge, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Union Bridge, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,250
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$293,300
Median rent
$1,118/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
36.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (168), Korean Americans (88), Irish Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Union Bridge.
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
How people get to work
Union Bridge, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 36.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Union Bridge, 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 Union Bridge, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Union Bridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New WindsorTown | 4.1 mi | 0.7 |
| TaneytownCity | 5.9 mi | 3.4 |
| LibertytownCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.4 |
| WoodsboroTown | 7.9 mi | 0.7 |
| WestminsterCity | 8.4 mi | 6.8 |
| WalkersvilleTown | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| GracehamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| EmmitsburgTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Littlestown, PABorough | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| ThurmontTown | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| LinganoreCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.3 |
| Mount AiryTown | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| LewistownCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| New MarketTown | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| BartonsvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Union Bridge, MD in?
- Union Bridge is in Carroll County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Union Bridge, MD?
- About 1,055 people live in Union Bridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Union Bridge?
- Nearby places include New Windsor (4.1 mi), Taneytown (5.9 mi), Libertytown (7.4 mi), Woodsboro (7.9 mi), Westminster (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023