Housing Vacancy Rate by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Maryland

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

The Eastern Shore and Ocean City coastal areas exhibit the highest vacancy rates in the state, with many zip codes exceeding 20–30%, likely reflecting seasonal and vacation housing stock. By contrast, the central Maryland corridor—spanning the Baltimore-Washington suburbs including Montgomery, Howard, and Anne Arundel counties—consistently registers vacancy rates below 4%, indicative of tight housing markets with sustained demand. Western Maryland displays notable variability, with some zip codes in Garrett and Allegany counties showing elevated vacancy rates above 15% alongside pockets of lower vacancy, suggesting uneven demand patterns in more rural and recreational areas.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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