ZIP Code 21078
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Havre De Grace · Harford County · Maryland
- Population
- 17,603
- Median income
- $106,667
- Median home value
- $385,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.6%
- Land area
- 78.2 sq mi
225/sq mi
▲ 40% vs US
higher than 85% of US ZIPs
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.8
New York
ZIP code 21078 in Havre De Grace, Maryland has a population of 17,603. The median household income is $106,667, which is 40% above the national average. Median home value is $385,600, 39% above the US average. 41.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21078 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 78.2 square miles in Havre De Grace, Harford County, Maryland. The area is home to 17,603 residents, producing a population density of 225 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 21078 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21078 sits at $106,667 (7% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $53,163. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $385,600 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,433 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21078 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harford County, so you can benchmark 21078 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 21078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21078.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21078, Havre De Grace, 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
17,603
Population
78.2
Area (sq mi)
225
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21078?
46.8
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
6.0%
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?
$106,667
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$53,163
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
8,869
Total Housing Units
8,476
Occupied Units
393
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$385,600
Median Home Value
-14% vs state
$1,433
Median Rent
1988
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
+18.5%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21078 have increased 18.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 183 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 197 |
| 2022 | +22.8% | 242 |
| 2023 | -1.9% | 237 |
| 2024 | +18.5% | 281 |
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 397 business establishments in ZIP 21078, employing approximately 5,525 people with a combined annual payroll of $325,587,000.
397
Businesses
5,525
Employees
$325.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 16.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 37 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 3.3% |
| Information | 6 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.3% |
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 21078 vs 21028 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21028 | Churchville, MD | 3,460 | 5.0 mi |
| 21902 | Perry Point, MD | 471 | 4.7 mi |
| 21001 | Aberdeen, MD | 21,487 | 4.9 mi |
| 21903 | Perryville, MD | 5,687 | 5.8 mi |
| 21904 | Port Deposit, MD | 7,252 | 5.3 mi |
| 21005 | Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD | 2,112 | 6.8 mi |
| 21918 | Conowingo, MD | 4,284 | 8.0 mi |
| 21130 | Perryman, MD | 187 | 6.8 mi |
| 21917 | Colora, MD | 2,520 | 7.5 mi |
| 21034 | Darlington, MD | 3,387 | 6.8 mi |
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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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