ZIP Code 21052
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Fort Howard · Baltimore County · Maryland
- Population
- 303
- Median income
- $77,300
- Median home value
- $293,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.8%
- Land area
- 0.2 sq mi
1,563/sq mi
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 27.8
New York
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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21052?
27.8
Median Age
42.8%
Male
57.2%
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?
$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?
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
$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.
6
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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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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