21043 ZIP Code – Ellicott City, Maryland

Located in Ellicott City, Maryland, ZIP code 21043 is a large ZIP code within Howard County with a population of approximately 47,309 residents. The median household income is $145,000 — above the Maryland average and well above the national average. The median home value of $579,600 is well above the national average, with 66.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,883 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 67% single-family (increasing), 32% apartments (increasing).

The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 3.9% is well below the U.S. average. About 64.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The population has a median age of 39.4, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 21228, 21045, 21075.

ZIP Code 21043 Data

Population 47,309
Median Household Income $145,000
Median Home Value $579,600
Median Rent $1,883
Median Age 39.4
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.3%
County Howard County
State Maryland

ZIP 21043 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 21043MD Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population47k13k10k
Median Household Income$145k$107k$73k
Median Home Value$579k$404k$258k
Median Rent$1,883$1,552$1,088
Median Age39.443.543.2
Unemployment Rate3.3%5.0%5.0%
Poverty Rate3.9%9.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher64.3%37.6%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
21228 CATONSVILLE 50,268 $102,592
21045 COLUMBIA 40,980 $115,134
21075 ELKRIDGE 36,176 $126,378
21250 BALTIMORE 2,959 Not provided
21042 ELLICOTT CITY 42,528 $178,207