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
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ZIP 21043 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21043 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $145k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $579k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,883 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.4 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 64.3% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21228 – Catonsville
- 21045 – Columbia
- 21075 – Elkridge
- 21250 – Baltimore
- 21042 – Ellicott City
- 21244 – Windsor Mill
- 21044 – Columbia
- 21229 – Baltimore
- 21207 – Gwynn Oak
- 21046 – Columbia
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 |