21794 ZIP Code – West Friendship, Maryland

21794 is a ZIP code serving West Friendship, Maryland in Howard County with a population of approximately 2,309 residents. The median household income is $191,458 — well above the Maryland average and well above the national average. The median home value of $935,900 is well above the national average, with 99.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 100% single-family (stable).

At 2.4%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate is 2.8%, well below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 58.0%, well above the national average. Residents have a median age of 42.2, near the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 21723, 21738, 21737.

ZIP Code 21794 Data

Population 2,309

Median Household Income $191,458

Median Home Value $935,900

Median Rent Not provided

Median Age 42.2

Unemployment Rate 2.4%

Poverty Rate 2.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.0%

County Howard County

State Maryland

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ZIP 21794 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.

Metric	ZIP 21794	MD Avg.	U.S. Avg.
Population	2,309	13k	10k
Median Household Income	$191k	$107k	$73k
Median Home Value	$935k	$404k	$258k
Median Rent	—	$1,552	$1,088
Median Age	42.2	43.5	43.2
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	5.0%	5.0%
Poverty Rate	2.8%	9.4%	13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.0%	37.6%	26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code	City	Population	Median Income
21723	COOKSVILLE	689	$250,000+
21738	GLENWOOD	3,786	$239,821
21737	GLENELG	2,406	$250,000+
21036	DAYTON	2,145	$185,195
21042	ELLICOTT CITY	42,528	$178,207