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Lutherville Timonium, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21093

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

36,465
697/sq mi
$125,528
Median income
$477,700
Median home value
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lutherville Timonium pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
697
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21093 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21093 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lutherville Timonium, Baltimore County, Maryland, with 36,465 residents across 52.4 square miles, a density of 697 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21093 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,528 (10% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $67,017. Local economic indicators show a 4.9% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $477,700 (7% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,593 monthly, and 78.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Baltimore County, letting you compare 21093 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 21093

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lutherville Timonium, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21093.

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 21093, Lutherville Timonium, 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

36,465

Population

52.4

Area (sq mi)

697

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21093?

45.3

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 77.4%
African American 5.7%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$125,528

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$67,017

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21093 ranks nationally

Lutherville Timonium, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,528 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 79.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.7%

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

What does housing look like?

16,418

Total Housing Units

15,688

Occupied Units

730

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.8%
Renter 21.2%

$477,700

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$1,593

Median Rent

1976

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21093 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 194
2021 +7.6% 209
2022 +11.9% 234
2023 +1.2% 236
2024 +6.2% 251

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 1,645 business establishments in ZIP 21093, employing approximately 23,648 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,567,657,000.

1,645

Businesses

23,648

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 302 18.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 269 16.4%
Finance and insurance 181 11.0%
Retail trade 176 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 142 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 114 6.9%
Construction 111 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 94 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 78 4.7%
Wholesale trade 49 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 35 2.1%
Information 25 1.5%
Manufacturing 21 1.3%
Educational services 21 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 12 0.7%

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 21093 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 21093 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 21093 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 21093 ranks #2 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
21204 Towson, MD 20,253 2.6 mi
21031 Hunt Valley, MD 4 3.4 mi
21030 Cockeysville, MD 24,355 3.9 mi
21252 Towson, MD 2,872 3.6 mi
21210 Baltimore, MD 14,292 5.6 mi
21286 Towson, MD 19,206 3.9 mi
21153 Stevenson, MD 323 4.0 mi
21209 Baltimore, MD 26,465 4.8 mi
21212 Baltimore, MD 32,322 5.1 mi
21211 Baltimore, MD 17,351 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21093 in? ▼
ZIP code 21093 (Lutherville Timonium) 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 21093? ▼
ZIP code 21093 in Lutherville Timonium, MD has a population of 36,465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21093? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21093 is $125,528, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21093? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21093 is $477,700, which is 72% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21093? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21093 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21093? ▼
ZIP code 21093 has 1,645 business establishments employing approximately 23,648 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21093? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21093 are: Health care and social assistance (302), Professional, scientific, and technical services (269), Finance and insurance (181). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21093? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21093 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 21093? ▼
In ZIP code 21093, 79.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.7% 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 21093? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21093 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21093? ▼
In ZIP code 21093, approximately 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21093? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21093 is 4.9% 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.