Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 54 min5:38 am – 8:32 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 26 min7:18 am – 4:44 pm
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People4,132 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 35.61,457 householdsMedian household income $80,469Median home value $359,300Median rent $945 a month77% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,778 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting9.5% unemployment rate68% of adults are in the labour force, 2,023 employedMain industries: education and health care 20%, retail 17%, public administration 14%Average commute 40 minutes83% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher86% finished high school, 7% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 4%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowCaroline County, MD, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsDrought Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Internet at home89% of households have a broadband subscription57% have cable, fibre or DSL22% rely on a mobile data plan alone10% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterTown of Ridgelyserves 1,600 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
