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 High-density area
- $106,831
- Median income Above-median income area
- $258,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,034. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.7% and unemployment is 2.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $258,300 (42% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,789; owner occupancy is 73.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harford County, so 21017 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 21017
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belcamp, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21017.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
32 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 21017?
37.6
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
7.9%
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?
$106,831
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$47,034
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21017 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Belcamp, 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)
$106,831 Top 49% higher than 51% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maryland ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,669housing units
2,669
Total Housing Units
2,669
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$258,300
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 21028 3,460
Churchville (21028)
3,460 residents
- 21005 2,112
Aberdeen Proving Ground (21005)
2,112 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21017 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21028
Churchville (21028)
$137,586 median income
- 21015
Bel Air (21015)
$137,281 median income
- 21005
Aberdeen Proving Ground (21005)
$125,208 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21017, 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 (7,062 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Harford County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 21017's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 21017 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Belcamp, MD ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.