21221 ZIP Code – Essex, Maryland
ZIP Code 21221 is located in Essex, Maryland and has a population of approximately 43,822 residents. The median household income is $68,140.
This ZIP code is part of Baltimore County. Nearby ZIP codes include 21222, 21219, 21220.
ZIP Code 21221 Data
Population
43,822
Median Household Income
$68,140
Median Home Value
$245,900
Median Rent
$1,210
Median Age
41.7
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.8%
County
Baltimore County
State
Maryland
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ZIP 21221 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21221 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $245k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,210 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.7 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.8% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21222 – Dundalk
- 21219 – Sparrows Point
- 21220 – Middle River
- 21237 – Rosedale
- 21224 – Baltimore
- 21052 – Fort Howard
- 21206 – Baltimore
- 21205 – Baltimore
- 21162 – White Marsh
- 21236 – Nottingham
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21222 | DUNDALK | 60,013 | $60,483 |
| 21219 | SPARROWS POINT | 9,605 | $116,000 |
| 21220 | MIDDLE RIVER | 42,652 | $77,571 |
| 21237 | ROSEDALE | 30,983 | $84,118 |
| 21224 | BALTIMORE | 44,915 | $86,443 |