ZIP Code 21051
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Fork · Baltimore County · Maryland
- Population
- 279
- Median income
- $232,721
- Median home value
- $698,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.5%
- Land area
- 1.0 sq mi
271/sq mi
▲ 205% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 151% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 44.5
New York
ZIP code 21051 in Fork, Maryland has a population of 279. The median household income is $232,721, which is 205% above the national average. Median home value is $698,500, 151% above the US average. 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21051 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.0 square miles in Fork, Baltimore County, Maryland. The area is home to 279 residents, producing a population density of 271 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 21051 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21051 sits at $232,721 (104% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $74,863. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $698,500 (56% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21051 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baltimore County, so you can benchmark 21051 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21051, Fork, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
279
Population
1.0
Area (sq mi)
271
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21051?
44.5
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$232,721
Median Household Income
+104% vs state
$74,863
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
59
Total Housing Units
59
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$698,500
Median Home Value
+56% vs state
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 21051, employing approximately 105 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,609,000.
10
Businesses
105
Employees
$5.6M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 30.0% |
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 21051 vs 21082 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21082 | Hydes, MD | 654 | 1.3 mi |
| 21087 | Kingsville, MD | 5,451 | 2.6 mi |
| 21013 | Baldwin, MD | 4,653 | 3.1 mi |
| 21047 | Fallston, MD | 11,873 | 3.9 mi |
| 21128 | Perry Hall, MD | 12,802 | 4.5 mi |
| 21057 | Glen Arm, MD | 4,112 | 3.2 mi |
| 21156 | Upper Falls, MD | 358 | 3.9 mi |
| 21236 | Nottingham, MD | 38,474 | 6.0 mi |
| 21085 | Joppa, MD | 16,171 | 5.6 mi |
| 21162 | White Marsh, MD | 3,655 | 6.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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