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Crownsville, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21032

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

8,848
194/sq mi
$168,653
Median income
$682,100
Median home value
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Crownsville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
194
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21032 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, home to 8,848 residents across 45.6 square miles, a density of 194 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21032 skews affluent, with a median household income of $168,653 (48% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $79,334. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $682,100 (52% above the state average) with median rent at $2,508 per month, and 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 21032, plus 6 more within Anne Arundel County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 21032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crownsville, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21032.

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 21032, Crownsville, 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

8,848

Population

45.6

Area (sq mi)

194

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21032?

49.1

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 6.6%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$168,653

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$79,334

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21032 ranks nationally

Crownsville, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$168,653 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,259

Total Housing Units

3,149

Occupied Units

110

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$682,100

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$2,508

Median Rent

1987

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21032 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 201
2021 +5.0% 211
2022 +8.5% 229
2023 +11.6% 256
2024 +4.0% 266

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 170 business establishments in ZIP 21032, employing approximately 1,475 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,290,000.

170

Businesses

1,475

Employees

$83.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 30 17.6%
Construction 24 14.1%
Health care and social assistance 19 11.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.3%
Retail trade 8 4.7%
Finance and insurance 8 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 4.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 3.5%
Wholesale trade 4 2.4%
Information 4 2.4%
Educational services 4 2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 21032 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 21032 ranks #8 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 21032 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 21032 ranks #4 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
21405 Annapolis, MD 544 2.8 mi
21108 Millersville, MD 17,964 4.0 mi
21054 Gambrills, MD 10,127 3.8 mi
21146 Severna Park, MD 26,705 4.0 mi
21401 Annapolis, MD 36,012 4.2 mi
21140 Riva, MD 3,457 5.9 mi
21114 Crofton, MD 25,225 4.6 mi
21012 Arnold, MD 21,317 5.8 mi
21035 Davidsonville, MD 7,815 6.9 mi
21113 Odenton, MD 30,469 6.2 mi

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Pop: 60,576
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Pop: 53,684
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Pop: 36,012
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Pop: 31,884
21113 standard
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Pop: 30,469
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Pop: 30,269

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21032 in? ▼
ZIP code 21032 (Crownsville) is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Anne Arundel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anne-arundel-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21032? ▼
ZIP code 21032 in Crownsville, MD has a population of 8,848 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21032? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21032 is $168,653, which is 121% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21032? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21032 is $682,100, which is 145% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21032? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21032 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21032? ▼
ZIP code 21032 has 170 business establishments employing approximately 1,475 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21032? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21032 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (30), Other services (except public administration) (30), Construction (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21032? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21032 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 21032? ▼
In ZIP code 21032, 74.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.2% 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 21032? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21032 is 26.1 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 21032? ▼
In ZIP code 21032, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21032? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21032 is 2.2% 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.