21738 ZIP Code – Glenwood, Maryland
ZIP code 21738 is a small ZIP code located in Glenwood, Maryland, within Howard County with a population of approximately 3,786 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $239,821, which is well above the Maryland average and well above the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $837,300, well above the national average, with 98.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 100% single-family (increasing).
At 2.4%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate of 3.0% is well below the U.S. average. About 75.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. At 47.0, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 21737, 21794, 21036.
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ZIP 21738 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21738 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,786 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $239k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $837k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.0 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 75.9% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21737 – Glenelg
- 21794 – West Friendship
- 21036 – Dayton
- 21723 – Cooksville
- 21797 – Woodbine
- 20833 – Brookeville
- 21029 – Clarksville
- 20862 – Brinklow
- 21042 – Ellicott City
- 20882 – Gaithersburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21737 | GLENELG | 2,406 | $250,000+ |
| 21794 | WEST FRIENDSHIP | 2,309 | $191,458 |
| 21036 | DAYTON | 2,145 | $185,195 |
| 21723 | COOKSVILLE | 689 | $250,000+ |
| 21797 | WOODBINE | 9,034 | $179,271 |