PlainZIP

Fallston, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21047

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

11,873
195/sq mi
$157,500
Median income
$552,500
Median home value
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
195
people per sq mi
98%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21047 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fallston, Harford County, Maryland, home to 11,873 residents across 61.0 square miles, a density of 195 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21047 skews affluent, with a median household income of $157,500 (38% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $64,928. Local economic indicators show a 4.3% poverty rate alongside 1.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $552,500 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $2,315 per month, and 98.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 45 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harford County, so you can benchmark 21047 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 21047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fallston, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21047.

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 21047, Fallston, 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

11,873

Population

61.0

Area (sq mi)

195

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21047?

45.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$157,500

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$64,928

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

45.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21047 ranks nationally

Fallston, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$157,500 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,899

Total Housing Units

4,810

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.0%
Renter 2.0%

$552,500

Median Home Value

+23% vs state

$2,315

Median Rent

1979

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

+10.5%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21047 have increased 10.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.0% 179
2021 +9.8% 197
2022 +9.5% 215
2023 +3.5% 223
2024 +10.5% 246

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 363 business establishments in ZIP 21047, employing approximately 3,668 people with a combined annual payroll of $151,677,000.

363

Businesses

3,668

Employees

$151.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 72 19.8%
Retail trade 42 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 39 10.7%
Health care and social assistance 34 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 29 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 6.3%
Finance and insurance 19 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.2%
Manufacturing 6 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.6%
Educational services 5 1.4%
Wholesale trade 4 1.1%
Information 3 0.8%

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 21047 vs 21013 →

ZIP 21047 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 21047 ranks #4 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 21047 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 21047 ranks #3 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
21013 Baldwin, MD 4,653 2.8 mi
21051 Fork, MD 279 3.9 mi
21082 Hydes, MD 654 3.9 mi
21014 Bel Air, MD 36,047 4.7 mi
21087 Kingsville, MD 5,451 5.7 mi
21050 Forest Hill, MD 18,202 4.7 mi
21084 Jarrettsville, MD 7,652 6.2 mi
21128 Perry Hall, MD 12,802 8.3 mi
21156 Upper Falls, MD 358 6.7 mi
21057 Glen Arm, MD 4,112 6.4 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 Fallston, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21047 in? ▼
ZIP code 21047 (Fallston) 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 21047? ▼
ZIP code 21047 in Fallston, MD has a population of 11,873 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21047? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21047 is $157,500, which is 106% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21047? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21047 is $552,500, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21047? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21047 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21047? ▼
ZIP code 21047 has 363 business establishments employing approximately 3,668 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21047? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21047 are: Construction (72), Retail trade (42), Professional, scientific, and technical services (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21047? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21047 increased by 10.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 21047? ▼
In ZIP code 21047, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.0% 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 21047? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21047 is 45.3 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 21047? ▼
In ZIP code 21047, approximately 98.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 2.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21047? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21047 is 4.3% 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.