US ZIP Code Map

ZIP code

21221

Essex, MD

STANDARD

21221 covers Essex in Baltimore County, with 43,536 people in the ACS estimate.

Map of 21221, Essex

ZIP code map

ACS population

43,536

Median household income

$67,368

Median home value

$266,800

About ZIP code 21221

Type

STANDARD

City

Essex

County

Baltimore County

Timezone

America/New_York

Area codes

410, 443, 667

Land area

15.0 sq mi

Water area

6.30 sq mi

Households

18,364

Median gross rent

$1,305

Acceptable cities: Baltimore

More enterprise fields

Timezone
America/New_York
Area Codes
410, 443, 667
World Region
NA
Country
US
Housing Count
18,619
Irs Estimated Households
20,920
Population Count
43,381
Irs Estimated Population
36,510

People in 21221

Race

  • White23,860
  • Black or African American13,067
  • American Indian or Alaska Native303
  • Asian973
  • Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander16
  • Other race2,109
  • Two or more races3,053

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 3,330

Age

  • Under 105,093
  • 10 to 195,427
  • 20 to 295,655
  • 30 to 395,917
  • 40 to 494,930
  • 50 to 595,836
  • 60 to 695,543
  • 70 to 793,318
  • 80 and older1,662

Income and housing in 21221

Poverty rate

12.8%

Median earnings

$44,416

Median household income

$67,368

Median home value

$266,800

Median gross rent

$1,305

Education

  • High school graduate86.0%
  • Bachelor's degree19.8%
  • Graduate degree8.0%

Places covering 21221

Cities and places

Counties

2.1% of this ZIP is outside city limits (a real overlap row, not missing data).

Population history for 21221

IRS populationACS population
47,32823,664020052023

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ZIP codes near 21221

  1. 21261Baltimore0.5 miPop — · Income —
  2. 21220Middle River2.1 miPop 42,936 · Income $79,676
  3. 21237Rosedale3.5 miPop 30,851 · Income $90,269
  4. 21222Dundalk3.8 miPop 58,935 · Income $61,934
  5. 21219Sparrows Point5.6 miPop 9,873 · Income $118,500
  6. 21027Chase5.6 miPop 181 · Income —
  7. 21224Baltimore5.7 miPop 46,949 · Income $86,209
  8. 21206Baltimore6.0 miPop 49,901 · Income $62,965
  9. 21052Fort Howard6.2 miPop 246 · Income $117,222
  10. 21205Baltimore6.4 miPop 13,665 · Income $38,723
  11. 21162White Marsh6.4 miPop 4,511 · Income $168,021
  12. 21236Nottingham6.6 miPop 39,653 · Income $92,130

ZIP code 21221 FAQ

What city is ZIP code 21221 in?
21221 is in Essex, MD.
What county is 21221 in?
21221 is in Baltimore County.
What is the median household income in 21221?
The median household income in 21221 is $67,368.
Which ZIP codes are near 21221?
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