Abingdon, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21009
Harford County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,766
- 1,013/sq mi High-density area
- $121,660
- Median income Above-median income area
- $357,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Abingdon pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,013
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21009 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 21009 (Abingdon, MD) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 242.0 in 2023 to 259.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21009 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Abingdon, Harford County, Maryland, with 29,766 residents across 29.4 square miles, a density of 1,013 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21009 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,660 (7% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,073. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 3.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $357,100 (20% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,838; owner occupancy is 82.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harford County, so 21009 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 21009
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Abingdon, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21009.
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21009, Abingdon, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
29,766
Population
29.4
Area (sq mi)
1,013
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21009?
36.2
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
6.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$121,660
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$52,073
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21009 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Abingdon, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$121,660 Top 38% higher than 62% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,256housing units
13,256
Total Housing Units
12,940
Occupied Units
316
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$357,100
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,838
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21009 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 184 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 203 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 242 |
| 2023 | +0.1% | 242 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 259 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 431 business establishments in ZIP 21009, employing approximately 5,969 people with a combined annual payroll of $301,692,000.
431
Businesses
5,969
Employees
$301.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 63 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.3% |
| Information | 8 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 21009 vs 21040 →
ZIP 21009 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21014
Bel Air (21014)
36,047 residents
- 21009
Abingdon (21009)
29,766 residents
- 21015
Bel Air (21015)
27,763 residents
- 21040
Edgewood (21040)
24,420 residents
- 21001
Aberdeen (21001)
21,487 residents
- 21085
Joppa (21085)
16,171 residents
- 21017 7,062
Belcamp (21017)
7,062 residents
- 21087 5,451
Kingsville (21087)
5,451 residents
- 21156 358
Upper Falls (21156)
358 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21009 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21009 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21015
Bel Air (21015)
$137,281 median income
- 21087
Kingsville (21087)
$129,188 median income
- 21009
Abingdon (21009)
$121,660 median income
- 21014
Bel Air (21014)
$116,970 median income
- 21085
Joppa (21085)
$113,714 median income
- 21017
Belcamp (21017)
$106,831 median income
- 21010
Gunpowder (21010)
$99,410 median income
- 21001
Aberdeen (21001)
$83,238 median income
- 21040
Edgewood (21040)
$81,704 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21009 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21040 | Edgewood, MD | 24,420 | 2.6 mi |
| 21017 | Belcamp, MD | 7,062 | 3.1 mi |
| 21015 | Bel Air, MD | 27,763 | 5.3 mi |
| 21085 | Joppa, MD | 16,171 | 3.6 mi |
| 21010 | Gunpowder, MD | 104 | 5.6 mi |
| 21130 | Perryman, MD | 187 | 5.4 mi |
| 21014 | Bel Air, MD | 36,047 | 5.5 mi |
| 21001 | Aberdeen, MD | 21,487 | 5.7 mi |
| 21156 | Upper Falls, MD | 358 | 5.9 mi |
| 21087 | Kingsville, MD | 5,451 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21009, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,766 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 21009 in?
ZIP code 21009 (Abingdon) is located in Harford County, Maryland. Harford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harford-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21009?
ZIP code 21009 in Abingdon, MD has a population of 29,766 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21009?
The median household income in ZIP 21009 is $121,660, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21009?
The median home value in ZIP 21009 is $357,100, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21009?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21009 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21009?
ZIP code 21009 has 431 business establishments employing approximately 5,969 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21009?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21009 are: Construction (63), Health care and social assistance (57), Retail trade (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21009?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21009 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21009?
In ZIP code 21009, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 21009?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21009 is 30.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21009?
In ZIP code 21009, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21009?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21009 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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