ZIP Code 21153

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Stevenson · Baltimore County · Maryland

Population
323

64/sq mi

Median income
$220,179

▲ 189% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$902,300

▲ 224% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
84.8%

Median age 65.8

Land area
5.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 21153 in Stevenson, Maryland has a population of 323. The median household income is $220,179, which is 189% above the national average. Median home value is $902,300, 224% above the US average. 84.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 21153 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.1 square miles in Stevenson, Baltimore County, Maryland. The area is home to 323 residents, producing a population density of 64 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 21153 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21153 sits at $220,179 (93% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $151,894. The poverty rate stands at 3.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $902,300 (102% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21153 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 84.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baltimore County, so you can benchmark 21153 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 21153

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21153.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21153, Stevenson, 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

323

Population

5.1

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21153?

65.8

Median Age

42.8%

Male

57.2%

Female

14.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$220,179

Median Household Income

+93% vs state

$151,894

Per Capita Income

3.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 88.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 84.8%

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

What does housing look like?

223

Total Housing Units

223

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.8%
Renter 11.2%

$902,300

Median Home Value

+102% vs state

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 21153, employing approximately 1,417 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,061,000.

40

Businesses

1,417

Employees

$50.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 20.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 15.0%
Retail trade 5 12.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 10.0%
Construction 3 7.5%

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 21153 vs 21208 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
21208 Pikesville, MD 33,917 2.1 mi
21209 Baltimore, MD 26,465 3.4 mi
21117 Owings Mills, MD 53,778 3.8 mi
21204 Towson, MD 20,253 4.1 mi
21215 Baltimore, MD 60,161 4.8 mi
21093 Lutherville Timonium, MD 36,465 4.0 mi
21207 Gwynn Oak, MD 48,133 6.2 mi
21252 Towson, MD 2,872 5.5 mi
21030 Cockeysville, MD 24,355 5.9 mi
21031 Hunt Valley, MD 4 5.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21153 in?
ZIP code 21153 (Stevenson) 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 21153?
ZIP code 21153 in Stevenson, MD has a population of 323 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21153?
The median household income in ZIP 21153 is $220,179, which is 189% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21153?
The median home value in ZIP 21153 is $902,300, which is 224% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21153?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21153 is White at 83.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21153?
ZIP code 21153 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 1,417 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21153?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21153 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Health care and social assistance (6), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21153?
In ZIP code 21153, 88.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 84.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21153?
In ZIP code 21153, approximately 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21153?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21153 is 3.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Stevenson, MD

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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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