ZIP Code 21087
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Kingsville · Baltimore County · Maryland
- Population
- 5,451
- Median income
- $129,188
- Median home value
- $534,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.5%
- Land area
- 36.3 sq mi
150/sq mi
▲ 69% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 92% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 52
New York
ZIP code 21087 in Kingsville, Maryland has a population of 5,451. The median household income is $129,188, which is 69% above the national average. Median home value is $534,300, 92% above the US average. 45.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21087 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.3 square miles in Kingsville, Baltimore County, Maryland. The area is home to 5,451 residents, producing a population density of 150 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 21087 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21087 sits at $129,188 (13% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $61,006. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $534,300 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $721 per month, and 93.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21087 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baltimore County, so you can benchmark 21087 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 21087
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21087.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 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 21087, Kingsville, 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
5,451
Population
36.3
Area (sq mi)
150
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21087?
52.0
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
3.1%
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?
$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
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?
2,260
Total Housing Units
2,151
Occupied Units
109
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 21087 vs 21156 →
| 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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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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