ZIP Code 21071

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Glyndon · Baltimore County · Maryland

Population
497

194/sq mi

Median income
$213,500

▲ 180% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$450,500

▲ 62% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
83.3%

Median age 33

Land area
2.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 21071 in Glyndon, Maryland has a population of 497. The median household income is $213,500, which is 180% above the national average. Median home value is $450,500, 62% above the US average. 83.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 21071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.6 square miles in Glyndon, Baltimore County, Maryland. The area is home to 497 residents, producing a population density of 194 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 21071 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21071 sits at $213,500 (87% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $64,007. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $450,500 (1% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 83.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, 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 21071 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 21071

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21071.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 21071, Glyndon, 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

497

Population

2.6

Area (sq mi)

194

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21071?

33.0

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
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?

$213,500

Median Household Income

+87% vs state

$64,007

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 94.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.3%

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

What does housing look like?

130

Total Housing Units

130

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$450,500

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 21071, employing approximately 606 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,119,000.

32

Businesses

606

Employees

$35.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 15.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 12.5%
Construction 3 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 9.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
21136 Reisterstown, MD 33,781 0.5 mi
21117 Owings Mills, MD 53,778 4.2 mi
21155 Upperco, MD 2,371 6.2 mi
21133 Randallstown, MD 29,998 7.4 mi
21048 Finksburg, MD 10,650 5.4 mi
21030 Cockeysville, MD 24,355 7.7 mi
21074 Hampstead, MD 15,084 9.5 mi
21153 Stevenson, MD 323 7.3 mi
21244 Windsor Mill, MD 34,611 10.4 mi
21208 Pikesville, MD 33,917 8.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21071 in?
ZIP code 21071 (Glyndon) 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 21071?
ZIP code 21071 in Glyndon, MD has a population of 497 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21071?
The median household income in ZIP 21071 is $213,500, which is 180% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21071?
The median home value in ZIP 21071 is $450,500, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21071 is White at 92.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21071?
ZIP code 21071 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 606 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21071 are: Retail trade (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21071?
In ZIP code 21071, 94.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21071 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Glyndon, 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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