21042 ZIP Code – Ellicott City, Maryland
ZIP Code 21042 is located in Ellicott City, Maryland and has a population of approximately 42,528 residents. The median household income is $178,207.
This ZIP code is part of Howard County. Nearby ZIP codes include 21044, 21794, 21163.
ZIP Code 21042 Data
Population
42,528
Median Household Income
$178,207
Median Home Value
$250,000+
Median Rent
$2,197
Median Age
45.0
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
74.7%
County
Howard County
State
Maryland
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ZIP 21042 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21042 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $178k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $650k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,197 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.0 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 74.7% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21044 – Columbia
- 21794 – West Friendship
- 21163 – Woodstock
- 21043 – Ellicott City
- 21029 – Clarksville
- 21104 – Marriottsville
- 21045 – Columbia
- 21036 – Dayton
- 21737 – Glenelg
- 21738 – Glenwood
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21044 | COLUMBIA | 45,100 | $123,658 |
| 21794 | WEST FRIENDSHIP | 2,309 | $191,458 |
| 21163 | WOODSTOCK | 7,222 | $123,858 |
| 21043 | ELLICOTT CITY | 47,309 | $145,000 |
| 21029 | CLARKSVILLE | 13,817 | $238,095 |