Gambrills, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21054
Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,127
- 219/sq mi High-density area
- $163,825
- Median income Above-median income area
- $611,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gambrills pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 219
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21054 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 21054 (Gambrills, MD) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 264.1 in 2023 to 268.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21054 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gambrills, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, home to 10,127 residents across 46.2 square miles, a density of 219 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21054 skews affluent, with a median household income of $163,825 (44% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,168. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.2% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $611,000 (37% above the average Maryland ZIP), while 84.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,444.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anne Arundel County, so 21054 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 21054
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gambrills, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21054.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
73 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 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 21054, Gambrills, 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
10,127
Population
46.2
Area (sq mi)
219
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21054?
40.9
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
14.5%
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?
$163,825
Median Household Income
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$63,168
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21054 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Gambrills, 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)
$163,825 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
5,534housing units
5,534
Total Housing Units
5,497
Occupied Units
37
Vacant Units
2.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$611,000
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$2,444
Median Rent
2001
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21054 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 208 |
| 2021 | +7.9% | 225 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 243 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 264 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 269 |
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 529 business establishments in ZIP 21054, employing approximately 8,593 people with a combined annual payroll of $394,915,000.
529
Businesses
8,593
Employees
$394.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 77 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 14.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 14.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 73 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 59 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 40 | 7.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 3.6% |
| Information | 16 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 14 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
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 21054 vs 21114 →
ZIP 21054 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21144
Severn (21144)
31,884 residents
- 21113
Odenton (21113)
30,469 residents
- 20715
Bowie (20715)
26,382 residents
- 21114
Crofton (21114)
25,225 residents
- 20720
Bowie (20720)
21,031 residents
- 20716
Bowie (20716)
20,787 residents
- 21108
Millersville (21108)
17,964 residents
- 21054 10,127
Gambrills (21054)
10,127 residents
- 21032 8,848
Crownsville (21032)
8,848 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21054 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21054 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21035
Davidsonville (21035)
$188,347 median income
- 21032
Crownsville (21032)
$168,653 median income
- 21054
Gambrills (21054)
$163,825 median income
- 21405
Annapolis (21405)
$160,703 median income
- 20720
Bowie (20720)
$158,997 median income
- 21108
Millersville (21108)
$151,324 median income
- 20715
Bowie (20715)
$143,732 median income
- 21114
Crofton (21114)
$141,344 median income
- 21144
Severn (21144)
$136,684 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21054 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21114 | Crofton, MD | 25,225 | 1.0 mi |
| 21113 | Odenton, MD | 30,469 | 3.2 mi |
| 21032 | Crownsville, MD | 8,848 | 3.8 mi |
| 20715 | Bowie, MD | 26,382 | 4.3 mi |
| 21144 | Severn, MD | 31,884 | 6.9 mi |
| 21108 | Millersville, MD | 17,964 | 5.4 mi |
| 21035 | Davidsonville, MD | 7,815 | 6.2 mi |
| 21405 | Annapolis, MD | 544 | 6.6 mi |
| 20716 | Bowie, MD | 20,787 | 6.9 mi |
| 20720 | Bowie, MD | 21,031 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21054, 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 (10,127 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 21054 in?
ZIP code 21054 (Gambrills) is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Anne Arundel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anne-arundel-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21054?
ZIP code 21054 in Gambrills, MD has a population of 10,127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21054?
The median household income in ZIP 21054 is $163,825, which is 115% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21054?
The median home value in ZIP 21054 is $611,000, which is 120% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21054?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21054 is White at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21054?
ZIP code 21054 has 529 business establishments employing approximately 8,593 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21054?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21054 are: Retail trade (77), Accommodation and food services (76), Health care and social assistance (75). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21054?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21054 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 21054?
In ZIP code 21054, 74.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.2% 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 21054?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21054 is 27.5 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 21054?
In ZIP code 21054, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21054?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21054 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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