21286 ZIP Code – Towson, Maryland
21286 is a large ZIP code in Towson, Maryland, part of Baltimore County with a population of approximately 21,142 residents. At $92,722, the median household income here runs near the Maryland average and above the U.S. average. The median home value of $373,500 is above the national average, with 59.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,438, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 62% single-family (decreasing), 33% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.7% is near the U.S. average. 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. At 40.1, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 21252, 21234, 21285.
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ZIP 21286 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21286 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $92k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $373k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,438 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 57.4% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21252 – Towson
- 21234 – Parkville
- 21285 – Towson
- 21204 – Towson
- 21239 – Baltimore
- 21212 – Baltimore
- 21093 – Lutherville Timonium
- 21214 – Baltimore
- 21251 – Baltimore
- 21057 – Glen Arm
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21252 | TOWSON | 4,456 | Not provided |
| 21234 | PARKVILLE | 66,095 | $80,692 |
| 21285 | TOWSON | 10 | Not provided |
| 21204 | TOWSON | 20,188 | $92,734 |
| 21239 | BALTIMORE | 28,417 | $62,547 |