Pylesville, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21132
Harford County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,634
- 48/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $132,288
- Median income Above-median income area
- $485,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pylesville pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 48
- people per sq mi
- 98%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21132 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 21132 covers 54.9 square miles in Pylesville, Harford County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,634 residents on file, a density of 48 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21132 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,288 (16% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,357. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 0.5%. Median home value is $485,600 (9% above the average Maryland ZIP); 98.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harford County, so 21132 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 21132
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pylesville, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21132.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21132, Pylesville, 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
2,634
Population
54.9
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21132?
41.0
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
2.7%
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?
$132,288
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$59,357
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21132 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Pylesville, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$132,288 Top 29% higher than 71% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,180housing units
1,180
Total Housing Units
1,072
Occupied Units
108
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$485,600
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
1977
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2023)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21132 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.6% | 173 |
| 2020 | +8.4% | 187 |
| 2021 | +5.9% | 198 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 230 |
| 2023 | +4.5% | 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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 43 business establishments in ZIP 21132, employing approximately 121 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,843,000.
43
Businesses
121
Employees
$6.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 53.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.3% |
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 21132 vs 17321 →
ZIP 21132 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21015
Bel Air (21015)
27,763 residents
- 21050
Forest Hill (21050)
18,202 residents
- 21084 7,652
Jarrettsville (21084)
7,652 residents
- 21154 6,464
Street (21154)
6,464 residents
- 17314 5,929
Delta (17314)
5,929 residents
- 21161 5,490
White Hall (21161)
5,490 residents
- 17302 3,083
Airville (17302)
3,083 residents
- 21132 2,634
Pylesville (21132)
2,634 residents
- 21160 2,408
Whiteford (21160)
2,408 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21132 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21132 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21015
Bel Air (21015)
$137,281 median income
- 21132
Pylesville (21132)
$132,288 median income
- 17352
New Park (17352)
$125,750 median income
- 21050
Forest Hill (21050)
$125,208 median income
- 21084
Jarrettsville (21084)
$121,509 median income
- 17321
Fawn Grove (17321)
$114,205 median income
- 21161
White Hall (21161)
$108,094 median income
- 21160
Whiteford (21160)
$106,181 median income
- 21154
Street (21154)
$97,658 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21132 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17321 | Fawn Grove, PA | 2,238 | 4.2 mi |
| 21084 | Jarrettsville, MD | 7,652 | 5.8 mi |
| 21154 | Street, MD | 6,464 | 4.9 mi |
| 21160 | Whiteford, MD | 2,408 | 6.4 mi |
| 17352 | New Park, PA | 1,292 | 5.9 mi |
| 17302 | Airville, PA | 3,083 | 8.3 mi |
| 21050 | Forest Hill, MD | 18,202 | 7.9 mi |
| 17314 | Delta, PA | 5,929 | 6.7 mi |
| 21161 | White Hall, MD | 5,490 | 7.6 mi |
| 21015 | Bel Air, MD | 27,763 | 12.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21132, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,634 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 21132 in?
ZIP code 21132 (Pylesville) 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 21132?
ZIP code 21132 in Pylesville, MD has a population of 2,634 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21132?
The median household income in ZIP 21132 is $132,288, which is 73% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21132?
The median home value in ZIP 21132 is $485,600, which is 75% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21132?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21132 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21132?
ZIP code 21132 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21132?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21132 are: Construction (23), Transportation and warehousing (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21132?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21132 increased by 4.5% in 2023. 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 21132?
In ZIP code 21132, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.3% 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 21132?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21132 is 33.6 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 21132?
In ZIP code 21132, approximately 98.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21132?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21132 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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