21226 ZIP Code – Curtis Bay, Maryland

Located in Curtis Bay, Maryland, ZIP code 21226 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Anne Arundel County with a population of approximately 5,902 residents. The median household income is $71,500 — below the Maryland average and near the national average. Median home values of $272,300 are near the national average, with 61.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,319 is above the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (decreasing), 13% duplex/multi-family.

At 6.0%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate of 15.5% is above the U.S. average. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 34.7, below the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 21225, 21060, 21224.

ZIP Code 21226 Data

Population 5,902
Median Household Income $71,500
Median Home Value $272,300
Median Rent $1,319
Median Age 34.7
Unemployment Rate 6.0%
Poverty Rate 15.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.8%
State Maryland

ZIP 21226 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 21226MD Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population5,90213k10k
Median Household Income$71k$107k$73k
Median Home Value$272k$404k$258k
Median Rent$1,319$1,552$1,088
Median Age34.743.543.2
Unemployment Rate6.0%5.0%5.0%
Poverty Rate15.5%9.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher33.8%37.6%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
21225 BROOKLYN 34,872 $49,171
21060 GLEN BURNIE 38,418 $95,596
21224 BALTIMORE 44,915 $86,443
21230 BALTIMORE 32,883 $95,470
21222 DUNDALK 60,013 $60,483