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City Profile

Towson, Maryland

Population: 59,553 · 5 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
59,553
People
Median age
33.6
Housing
Total households
23,262
Income
Median household income
$101,320
Housing
Total housing units
24,871
Employment
Employment rate
60.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
69.3%
Healthcare
Insured population
97.5%
City details
Local time 02:07:51(ET)
LocationTowson, MD
Population (ZIP areas)48,214(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes5total
ZIP codes (by type)
2 Standard2 PO Box1 Unique
CountyBaltimore
Area code
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates39.40903141744438, -76.59601608129721
Land area15.3 sq miles(39,583,611 m²)

Map of Towson, Maryland with ZIP codes

Map of Towson, Maryland and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Towson

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Towson. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
21204Standard$99,60620,967
21252Unique5,775
21284PO BOX
21285PO BOX2
21286Standard$93,80821,470

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS