ZIP Code 21117
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Owings Mills · Baltimore County · Maryland
- Population
- 53,778
- Median income
- $101,831
- Median home value
- $387,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.8%
- Land area
- 84.2 sq mi
639/sq mi
▲ 33% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
▲ 39% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.7
New York
ZIP code 21117 in Owings Mills, Maryland has a population of 53,778. The median household income is $101,831, which is 33% above the national average. Median home value is $387,400, 39% above the US average. 50.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21117 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 84.2 square miles in Owings Mills, Baltimore County, Maryland. The area is home to 53,778 residents, producing a population density of 639 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 21117 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21117 sits at $101,831 (11% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $52,053. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $387,400 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,848 per month, and 55.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baltimore County, so you can benchmark 21117 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 21117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21117.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
297 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
287 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
171 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
149 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
120 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 21117, Owings Mills, 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
53,778
Population
84.2
Area (sq mi)
639
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21117?
36.7
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
17.8%
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?
$101,831
Median Household Income
-11% vs state
$52,053
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 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?
26,690
Total Housing Units
25,193
Occupied Units
1,497
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$387,400
Median Home Value
-13% vs state
$1,848
Median Rent
1993
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
+2.8%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21117 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 170 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 189 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 209 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 222 |
| 2024 | +2.8% | 229 |
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 1,655 business establishments in ZIP 21117, employing approximately 33,971 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,633,627,000.
1,655
Businesses
33,971
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 297 | 17.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 287 | 17.3% |
| Retail trade | 171 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 149 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 120 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 111 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 110 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 110 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 91 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 53 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 36 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 1.9% |
| Information | 29 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 23 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.5% |
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 21117 vs 21153 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21153 | Stevenson, MD | 323 | 3.8 mi |
| 21133 | Randallstown, MD | 29,998 | 4.1 mi |
| 21071 | Glyndon, MD | 497 | 4.2 mi |
| 21136 | Reisterstown, MD | 33,781 | 4.6 mi |
| 21208 | Pikesville, MD | 33,917 | 4.1 mi |
| 21244 | Windsor Mill, MD | 34,611 | 6.5 mi |
| 21093 | Lutherville Timonium, MD | 36,465 | 7.3 mi |
| 21207 | Gwynn Oak, MD | 48,133 | 7.7 mi |
| 21209 | Baltimore, MD | 26,465 | 6.8 mi |
| 21163 | Woodstock, MD | 7,026 | 7.4 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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