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White Marsh, MD
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21128, 21236.
Population
10,932
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,059
ZIP codes
2
White Marsh and its ZIP codes
White Marsh at a glance
- White Marsh is about 3.2 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $117,426, 13% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $369,200 (12% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,982 a month.
Local data for White Marsh, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
White Marsh, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,426
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$369,200
Median rent
$1,982/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
50.8%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
31.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,478), Irish Americans (1,156), Italian Americans (869).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baltimore County. PPP loans are for White Marsh.
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
How people get to work
White Marsh, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home20.5%
Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White Marsh, 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
90° / 30°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in White Marsh, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in White Marsh
2 in or overlapping White Marsh. Population shown
Cities near White Marsh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HoneygoCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Perry HallCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 6.9 |
| RossvilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Middle RiverCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 12.8 |
| OverleaCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 3 |
| CarneyCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 7 |
| KingsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 10 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 6.9 |
| ParkvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.3 |
| EssexCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 9.3 |
| Bowleys QuartersCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3.1 |
| JoppatowneCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 6.7 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 6 |
| Pleasant HillsCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.4 |
| DundalkCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 13.1 |
| TowsonCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 14.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Marsh, MD in?
- White Marsh is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in White Marsh, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping White Marsh include 21128, 21236.
- What is the population of White Marsh, MD?
- About 10,932 people live in White Marsh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Marsh?
- Nearby places include Honeygo (2.1 mi), Perry Hall (2.2 mi), Rossville (2.4 mi), Middle River (3 mi), Overlea (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023