ZIP Code 21042

Located in Ellicott City, MD (Howard County)

ZIP Code 21042 (Ellicott City, MD): Quick Facts & Overview

  • Population: 43,327 residents (452 people per sq. mi.)
  • Average House Price: $709,720
  • Average Household Income: $190,061

ZIP code 21042 primarily serves Ellicott City, MD in Howard County. An estimated 43,327 people live within this area, with about 452 residents living in every square mile.

If you are looking for a home in ZIP code 21042, the average price is around $709,720. That makes local housing 58% higher than the Maryland average of $450,580, and 130% higher than the national average of $308,592.

The average household in 21042 earns about $190,061 a year. This income is 67% higher than the average family in Maryland ($114,054), and 142% higher than the national average ($78,686).

Population 43,327
Median Household Income $190,061
Median Home Value $709,720
Median Age 45.1 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$85,207
Labor Force Participation64.3%
Unemployment Rate2.0%
Average Commute Time28.6 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Home Ownership Rate84.7%
Median Rent$2,183
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)38.5%
Total Housing Units15,099

Additional Census & Housing Profile

Geographic Overview

Primary CityEllicott City
CountyHoward
County FIPS24027
Metro Area (CBSA)Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Combined Area (CSA)Washington-Baltimore-Arlington, DC-MD-VA-WV-PA
Population Density452.1/sq mi
Coordinates (lat/lng)39.2711, -76.8924
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

Household Structure

Average Family Size3.21
Dual Income Families63.7%

Marital Status

Married67.5%
Never Married21.9%
Divorced5.6%
Widowed5.1%

Gender

Male49.3%
Female50.7%

Health & Poverty

Uninsured Rate (Health)3.0%
Poverty Rate3.3%

Key Population Groups

Veterans6.0%
Disabled Population8.1%
Limited English Proficiency3.1%

All ZIP Codes in Ellicott City

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
21043 48,525 $148,125 $621,707
21042 Current 43,327 $190,061 $709,720
21041 - - -

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21216 Baltimore, MD 12.1 miles 29,426
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