ZIP Code 21052

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Fort Howard · Baltimore County · Maryland

Population
303

1,563/sq mi

Median income
$77,300

▲ 1% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$293,200

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.8%

Median age 27.8

Land area
0.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 21052 in Fort Howard, Maryland has a population of 303. The median household income is $77,300, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $293,200, 5% above the US average. 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 21052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.2 square miles in Fort Howard, Baltimore County, Maryland. The area is home to 303 residents, producing a population density of 1,563 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 21052 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21052 sits at $77,300 (32% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $43,267. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 14.4%. On housing, the median home value is $293,200 (34% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.8, 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 21052 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 21052, Fort Howard, 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

303

Population

0.2

Area (sq mi)

1,563

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21052?

27.8

Median Age

42.8%

Male

57.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$77,300

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$43,267

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

14.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

What does housing look like?

168

Total Housing Units

168

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$293,200

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 21052, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,339,000.

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Businesses

31

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 50.0%

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 21052 vs 21219 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
21219 Sparrows Point, MD 9,379 1.6 mi
21221 Essex, MD 42,154 6.1 mi
21222 Dundalk, MD 55,786 4.8 mi
21226 Curtis Bay, MD 7,561 6.3 mi
21056 Gibson Island, MD 267 9.0 mi
21122 Pasadena, MD 60,576 6.8 mi
21224 Baltimore, MD 49,134 7.3 mi
21060 Glen Burnie, MD 29,223 7.9 mi
21237 Rosedale, MD 30,059 9.5 mi
21220 Middle River, MD 39,199 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21052 in?
ZIP code 21052 (Fort Howard) is located in Baltimore County, Maryland. Baltimore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baltimore-md-24005.
What is the population of ZIP code 21052?
ZIP code 21052 in Fort Howard, MD has a population of 303 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21052?
The median household income in ZIP 21052 is $77,300, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21052?
The median home value in ZIP 21052 is $293,200, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21052 is White at 87.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21052?
ZIP code 21052 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21052?
In ZIP code 21052, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21052?
In ZIP code 21052, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Fort Howard, MD

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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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