ZIP Code 21015
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Bel Air · Harford County · Maryland
- Population
- 27,763
- Median income
- $137,281
- Median home value
- $443,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 53.4%
- Land area
- 80.1 sq mi
347/sq mi
▲ 80% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 59% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
New York
ZIP code 21015 in Bel Air, Maryland has a population of 27,763. The median household income is $137,281, which is 80% above the national average. Median home value is $443,400, 59% above the US average. 53.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21015 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 80.1 square miles in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland. The area is home to 27,763 residents, producing a population density of 347 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 21015 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21015 sits at $137,281 (20% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $58,462. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $443,400 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,752 per month, and 89.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21015 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harford County, so you can benchmark 21015 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 21015
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21015.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Construction
Construction
61 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21015, Bel Air, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,763
Population
80.1
Area (sq mi)
347
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21015?
40.4
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
5.9%
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?
$137,281
Median Household Income
+20% vs state
$58,462
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,408
Total Housing Units
11,012
Occupied Units
396
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$443,400
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$1,752
Median Rent
1991
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21015 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 186 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 204 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 228 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 245 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 247 |
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 624 business establishments in ZIP 21015, employing approximately 6,216 people with a combined annual payroll of $249,319,000.
624
Businesses
6,216
Employees
$249.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 99 | 15.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 80 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 71 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 61 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 60 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.7% |
| Information | 16 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.8% |
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 21015 vs 21014 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21014 | Bel Air, MD | 36,047 | 3.0 mi |
| 21028 | Churchville, MD | 3,460 | 3.2 mi |
| 21009 | Abingdon, MD | 29,766 | 5.3 mi |
| 21040 | Edgewood, MD | 24,420 | 7.9 mi |
| 21017 | Belcamp, MD | 7,062 | 5.8 mi |
| 21001 | Aberdeen, MD | 21,487 | 5.7 mi |
| 21050 | Forest Hill, MD | 18,202 | 5.8 mi |
| 21085 | Joppa, MD | 16,171 | 7.5 mi |
| 21047 | Fallston, MD | 11,873 | 7.7 mi |
| 21154 | Street, MD | 6,464 | 8.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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