21787 ZIP Code – Taneytown, Maryland
21787 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Taneytown, Maryland, part of Carroll County with a population of approximately 10,879 residents. The median household income of $83,669 is below the Maryland average and near the national average. Median home values of $321,400 are above the national average, with 78.4% owner-occupied housing (stable). . Median rent is $853, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 91% single-family (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.7%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. About 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The median age is 39.5, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 17340, 21757, 21158.
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ZIP 21787 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21787 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $83k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $321k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $853 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.3% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17340 – Littlestown
- 21757 – Keymar
- 21158 – Westminster
- 21727 – Emmitsburg
- 21791 – Union Bridge
- 21778 – Rocky Ridge
- 17325 – Gettysburg
- 21776 – New Windsor
- 21798 – Woodsboro
- 17344 – Mc Sherrystown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17340 | LITTLESTOWN | 11,622 | $80,475 |
| 21757 | KEYMAR | 2,722 | $96,250 |
| 21158 | WESTMINSTER | 23,011 | $109,076 |
| 21727 | EMMITSBURG | 6,588 | $82,636 |
| 21791 | UNION BRIDGE | 4,855 | $88,984 |