21045 ZIP Code – Columbia, Maryland
21045 is a ZIP code serving Columbia, Maryland in Howard County with a population of approximately 40,980 residents. At $115,134, the median household income here runs near the Maryland average and well above the U.S. average. Median home values of $420,400 are well above the national average, with 68.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,602 is above the national average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (decreasing), 25% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 8.4%, below the national average. An estimated 57.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 38.4, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 21046, 21044, 21043.
ZIP Code 21045 Data
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ZIP 21045 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21045 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $115k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $420k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,602 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.4 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 57.4% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21046 – Columbia
- 21044 – Columbia
- 21043 – Ellicott City
- 21075 – Elkridge
- 20794 – Jessup
- 20763 – Savage
- 20723 – Laurel
- 21042 – Ellicott City
- 20701 – Annapolis Junction
- 21076 – Hanover
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21046 | COLUMBIA | 15,894 | $125,280 |
| 21044 | COLUMBIA | 45,100 | $123,658 |
| 21043 | ELLICOTT CITY | 47,309 | $145,000 |
| 21075 | ELKRIDGE | 36,176 | $126,378 |
| 20794 | JESSUP | 16,035 | $111,200 |