PlainZIP

Kingsville, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21087

Baltimore County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,451
150/sq mi
$129,188
Median income
$534,300
Median home value
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kingsville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
150
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21087 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21087 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingsville, Baltimore County, Maryland, home to 5,451 residents across 36.3 square miles, a density of 150 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21087 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,188 (13% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $61,006. Local economic indicators show a 6.3% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $534,300 (19% above the state average), median rent at $721 a month, and owner-occupancy at 93.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 21087, plus 6 more within Baltimore County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 21087

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingsville, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21087.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21087, Kingsville, 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

5,451

Population

36.3

Area (sq mi)

150

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21087?

52.0

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$129,188

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$61,006

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21087 ranks nationally

Kingsville, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$129,188 Top 7% higher than 93% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,260

Total Housing Units

2,151

Occupied Units

109

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.4%
Renter 6.6%

$534,300

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$721

Median Rent

1972

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21087 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.2% 166
2021 +6.5% 177
2022 +9.4% 193
2023 +5.4% 204
2024 +4.4% 213

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 122 business establishments in ZIP 21087, employing approximately 942 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,238,000.

122

Businesses

942

Employees

$70.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 32 26.2%
Retail trade 16 13.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 13 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 9.8%
Wholesale trade 6 4.9%
Finance and insurance 6 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 4.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 4.1%
Manufacturing 3 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.5%

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 21087 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21087 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21087 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 21087 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21156 Upper Falls, MD 358 1.3 mi
21085 Joppa, MD 16,171 3.3 mi
21051 Fork, MD 279 2.6 mi
21162 White Marsh, MD 3,655 4.0 mi
21128 Perry Hall, MD 12,802 3.2 mi
21082 Hydes, MD 654 3.9 mi
21057 Glen Arm, MD 4,112 4.8 mi
21047 Fallston, MD 11,873 5.7 mi
21220 Middle River, MD 39,199 7.2 mi
21236 Nottingham, MD 38,474 5.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21087 in? ▼
ZIP code 21087 (Kingsville) 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 21087? ▼
ZIP code 21087 in Kingsville, MD has a population of 5,451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21087? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21087 is $129,188, which is 69% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21087? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21087 is $534,300, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21087? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21087 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21087? ▼
ZIP code 21087 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 942 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21087? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21087 are: Construction (32), Retail trade (16), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21087? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21087 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 21087? ▼
In ZIP code 21087, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% 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 21087? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21087 is 28.5 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 21087? ▼
In ZIP code 21087, approximately 93.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21087? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21087 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.