21797 ZIP Code – Woodbine, Maryland
21797 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Woodbine, Maryland, part of Howard County with a population of approximately 9,034 residents. The median household income is $179,271 — well above the Maryland average and well above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $674,500, well above the national average, with 91.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,012 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 93% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 4.7% is well below the U.S. average. An estimated 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The population has a median age of 44.0, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 21723, 21738, 21794.
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ZIP 21797 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21797 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,034 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $179k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $674k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,012 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.0 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.6% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21723 – Cooksville
- 21738 – Glenwood
- 21794 – West Friendship
- 21737 – Glenelg
- 21771 – Mount Airy
- 21784 – Sykesville
- 21036 – Dayton
- 20882 – Gaithersburg
- 20872 – Damascus
- 20833 – Brookeville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21723 | COOKSVILLE | 689 | $250,000+ |
| 21738 | GLENWOOD | 3,786 | $239,821 |
| 21794 | WEST FRIENDSHIP | 2,309 | $191,458 |
| 21737 | GLENELG | 2,406 | $250,000+ |
| 21771 | MOUNT AIRY | 31,653 | $148,909 |