ZIP Code 21084

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Jarrettsville · Harford County · Maryland

Population
7,652

121/sq mi

Median income
$121,509

▲ 59% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$448,400

▲ 61% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
42.9%

Median age 44

Land area
63.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 21084 in Jarrettsville, Maryland has a population of 7,652. The median household income is $121,509, which is 59% above the national average. Median home value is $448,400, 61% above the US average. 42.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 21084 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.5 square miles in Jarrettsville, Harford County, Maryland. The area is home to 7,652 residents, producing a population density of 121 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 21084 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21084 sits at $121,509 (6% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $58,001. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $448,400 (0% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21084 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harford County, so you can benchmark 21084 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 21084

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21084.

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 21084, Jarrettsville, 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

7,652

Population

63.5

Area (sq mi)

121

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21084?

44.0

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$121,509

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$58,001

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

39.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,765

Total Housing Units

2,724

Occupied Units

41

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.6%
Renter 6.4%

$448,400

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.6%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21084 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 176
2021 +8.2% 190
2022 +13.3% 215
2023 +6.5% 229
2024 +4.6% 240

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 191 business establishments in ZIP 21084, employing approximately 1,044 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,539,000.

191

Businesses

1,044

Employees

$52.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 58 30.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 11.0%
Retail trade 19 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 19 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 14 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.2%
Finance and insurance 6 3.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.6%
Wholesale trade 4 2.1%
Information 3 1.6%
Educational services 3 1.6%

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 Code City Population Distance
21050 Forest Hill, MD 18,202 4.4 mi
21047 Fallston, MD 11,873 6.2 mi
21132 Pylesville, MD 2,634 5.8 mi
21013 Baldwin, MD 4,653 7.5 mi
21154 Street, MD 6,464 6.3 mi
21161 White Hall, MD 5,490 6.2 mi
21082 Hydes, MD 654 9.5 mi
21051 Fork, MD 279 10.0 mi
17321 Fawn Grove, PA 2,238 9.6 mi
21111 Monkton, MD 4,903 6.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21084 in?
ZIP code 21084 (Jarrettsville) is located in Harford County, Maryland. Harford County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harford-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21084?
ZIP code 21084 in Jarrettsville, MD has a population of 7,652 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21084?
The median household income in ZIP 21084 is $121,509, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21084?
The median home value in ZIP 21084 is $448,400, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21084?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21084 is White at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21084?
ZIP code 21084 has 191 business establishments employing approximately 1,044 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21084?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21084 are: Construction (58), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21), Retail trade (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21084?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21084 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 21084?
In ZIP code 21084, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.9% 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 21084?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21084 is 39.2 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 21084?
In ZIP code 21084, approximately 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21084?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21084 is 5.7% 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 Jarrettsville, 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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