Hanover, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21076
Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,952
- 397/sq mi High-density area
- $146,869
- Median income Above-median income area
- $513,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hanover pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 397
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21076 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 21076 (Hanover, MD) rose +8.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.0 in 2023 to 269.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21076 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hanover, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, home to 12,952 residents across 32.6 square miles, a density of 397 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21076 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,869 (29% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,260. The poverty rate is 5.4%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $513,300 (15% above the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $2,428; 65.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anne Arundel County, so 21076 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 21076
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hanover, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21076.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
193 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
180 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
111 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 72
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Wholesale trade 69
Wholesale trade
69 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 21076, Hanover, 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
12,952
Population
32.6
Area (sq mi)
397
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21076?
38.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
18.9%
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?
$146,869
Median Household Income
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$67,260
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21076 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Hanover, 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)
$146,869 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
10,090housing units
10,090
Total Housing Units
9,785
Occupied Units
305
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$513,300
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$2,428
Median Rent
2009
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
+8.6%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21076 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 204 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 223 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 247 |
| 2023 | +0.5% | 248 |
| 2024 | +8.6% | 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 1,028 business establishments in ZIP 21076, employing approximately 33,304 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,645,726,000.
1,028
Businesses
33,304
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 193 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 180 | 17.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 111 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 72 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 69 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 68 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 60 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 2.5% |
| Information | 22 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.6% |
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 21076 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21061
Glen Burnie (21061)
53,684 residents
- 21144
Severn (21144)
31,884 residents
- 21075
Elkridge (21075)
26,344 residents
- 20794 14,098
Jessup (20794)
14,098 residents
- 21076 12,952
Hanover (21076)
12,952 residents
- 21090 9,784
Linthicum Heights (21090)
9,784 residents
- 20755 9,302
Fort George G Meade (20755)
9,302 residents
- 21250 3,205
Baltimore (21250)
3,205 residents
- 21077 224
Harmans (21077)
224 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21076 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21076 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21076
Hanover (21076)
$146,869 median income
- 21090
Linthicum Heights (21090)
$138,119 median income
- 21144
Severn (21144)
$136,684 median income
- 21075
Elkridge (21075)
$135,303 median income
- 20794
Jessup (20794)
$116,406 median income
- 20755
Fort George G Meade (20755)
$103,261 median income
- 21061
Glen Burnie (21061)
$87,751 median income
- 20701
Annapolis Junction (20701)
$85,594 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21076 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21077 | Harmans, MD | 224 | 1.5 mi |
| 21240 | Baltimore, MD | 0 | 2.7 mi |
| 21075 | Elkridge, MD | 26,344 | 3.0 mi |
| 20794 | Jessup, MD | 14,098 | 3.8 mi |
| 20755 | Fort George G Meade, MD | 9,302 | 4.4 mi |
| 21144 | Severn, MD | 31,884 | 4.0 mi |
| 21090 | Linthicum Heights, MD | 9,784 | 4.1 mi |
| 21061 | Glen Burnie, MD | 53,684 | 4.9 mi |
| 21250 | Baltimore, MD | 3,205 | 6.2 mi |
| 20701 | Annapolis Junction, MD | 2 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21076, 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 (12,952 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 21076 in?
ZIP code 21076 (Hanover) 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 21076?
ZIP code 21076 in Hanover, MD has a population of 12,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21076?
The median household income in ZIP 21076 is $146,869, which is 93% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21076?
The median home value in ZIP 21076 is $513,300, which is 85% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21076?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21076 is White at 35.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21076?
ZIP code 21076 has 1,028 business establishments employing approximately 33,304 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21076?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21076 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (193), Retail trade (180), Accommodation and food services (111). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21076?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21076 increased by 8.6% 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 21076?
In ZIP code 21076, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.5% 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 21076?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21076 is 27.1 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 21076?
In ZIP code 21076, approximately 65.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21076?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21076 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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