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 High-density area
- $157,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $552,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 55.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 21047 (Fallston, MD) rose +10.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.8 in 2023 to 246.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,928. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 1.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $552,500 (23% above the average Maryland ZIP), while 98.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,315.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harford County, so 21047 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 21047
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fallston, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21047.
- Construction
Construction
72 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 21047?
45.4
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
4.7%
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?
$157,500
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$64,928
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
45.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21047 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Fallston, 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)
$157,500 Top 18% higher than 82% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,899housing units
4,899
Total Housing Units
4,810
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$552,500
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 21014
Bel Air (21014)
36,047 residents
- 21050
Forest Hill (21050)
18,202 residents
- 21128 12,802
Perry Hall (21128)
12,802 residents
- 21047 11,873
Fallston (21047)
11,873 residents
- 21084 7,652
Jarrettsville (21084)
7,652 residents
- 21087 5,451
Kingsville (21087)
5,451 residents
- 21013 4,653
Baldwin (21013)
4,653 residents
- 21057 4,112
Glen Arm (21057)
4,112 residents
- 21082 654
Hydes (21082)
654 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21047 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21051
Fork (21051)
$232,721 median income
- 21013
Baldwin (21013)
$171,354 median income
- 21047
Fallston (21047)
$157,500 median income
- 21057
Glen Arm (21057)
$145,924 median income
- 21082
Hydes (21082)
$145,571 median income
- 21087
Kingsville (21087)
$129,188 median income
- 21128
Perry Hall (21128)
$128,069 median income
- 21050
Forest Hill (21050)
$125,208 median income
- 21084
Jarrettsville (21084)
$121,509 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21047, 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 (11,873 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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