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Belcamp, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21017

Harford County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,062
992/sq mi
$106,831
Median income
$258,300
Median home value
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belcamp pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
992
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21017 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belcamp, Harford County, Maryland, home to 7,062 residents across 7.1 square miles, a density of 992 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21017 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,831 (6% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $47,034. Poverty here runs at 5.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. The typical home here is valued at $258,300 (42% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,789 monthly, and 73.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Harford County, letting you compare 21017 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 21017

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belcamp, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21017.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 21017, Belcamp, 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

7,062

Population

7.1

Area (sq mi)

992

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21017?

37.6

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 58.8%
African American 32.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$106,831

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$47,034

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21017 ranks nationally

Belcamp, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$106,831 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,669

Total Housing Units

2,669

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$258,300

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$1,789

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

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2021 – 192

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 135 business establishments in ZIP 21017, employing approximately 4,721 people with a combined annual payroll of $346,620,000.

135

Businesses

4,721

Employees

$346.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 23.7%
Manufacturing 14 10.4%
Retail trade 13 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 13 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 11 8.2%
Wholesale trade 10 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 7.4%
Construction 9 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.4%
Finance and insurance 3 2.2%
Other services (except public administration) 3 2.2%

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 21017 vs 21130 →

ZIP 21017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21017 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 21017 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21130 Perryman, MD 187 2.3 mi
21009 Abingdon, MD 29,766 3.1 mi
21001 Aberdeen, MD 21,487 3.1 mi
21028 Churchville, MD 3,460 6.3 mi
21040 Edgewood, MD 24,420 4.3 mi
21005 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 2,112 6.3 mi
21015 Bel Air, MD 27,763 5.8 mi
21010 Gunpowder, MD 104 6.6 mi
21085 Joppa, MD 16,171 6.6 mi
21014 Bel Air, MD 36,047 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Harford County

21014 standard
Bel Air, MD
Pop: 36,047
21009 standard
Abingdon, MD
Pop: 29,766
21015 standard
Bel Air, MD
Pop: 27,763
21040 standard
Edgewood, MD
Pop: 24,420
21001 standard
Aberdeen, MD
Pop: 21,487
21050 standard
Forest Hill, MD
Pop: 18,202

Related Areas

Harford County Belcamp, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21017 in? ▼
ZIP code 21017 (Belcamp) 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 21017? ▼
ZIP code 21017 in Belcamp, MD has a population of 7,062 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21017? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21017 is $106,831, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21017? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21017 is $258,300, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21017? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21017 is White at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21017? ▼
ZIP code 21017 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 4,721 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21017? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21017 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (32), Manufacturing (14), Retail trade (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21017? ▼
In ZIP code 21017, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% 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 21017? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21017 is 30.6 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 21017? ▼
In ZIP code 21017, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21017? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21017 is 5.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.