City

Glenwood, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Howard County  ·  Maryland

👥3,668Population
💰$230,429Median HH Income▲ 202% above avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$889,100Median Home Value▲ 219% above avg
🎓80.0%College Grads▲ 106% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 2.2%Asian: 5.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Black2.2%
Asian5.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
12%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.15
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads80.0% ▲ 106% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (1.4%)
HS Graduate187 (8.2%)
Some College85 (3.7%)
Associates151 (6.6%)
Bachelors123 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree1,696 (74.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 8.2%Some College: 3.7%Associates: 6.6%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 74.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad8.2%
Some College3.7%
Associates6.6%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate74.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98.6%Renter: 1.4%Tenure
Owner98.6%
Renter1.4%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
2%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
95%

Financials

Median HH Income$230,429 ▲ 202% above avg
Median Home Value$889,100 ▲ 219% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,166

Income Distribution

Under $25k
1%
$25k–$50k
1%
$50k–$75k
1%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
62%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
54%
About Glenwood, MD

Glenwood is a city in Maryland, located in Howard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,668 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Glenwood is a affluent community. The median household income of $230,429 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Glenwood is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $889,100, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glenwood is highly educated. 80.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (87.3%).

Glenwood, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Glenwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21738 3,668 $230,429 $889,100 2.4% 80.0% 98.6%