PlainZIP

Stevenson, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21153

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

323
64/sq mi
$220,179
Median income
$902,300
Median home value
84.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stevenson pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
64
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21153 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21153 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stevenson, Baltimore County, Maryland, home to just 323 residents across 5.1 square miles, a density of 64 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21153 skews affluent, with a median household income of $220,179 (93% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $151,894. Local economic indicators show a 3.5% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $902,300 (102% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 88.8%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 21153

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stevenson, MD

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

323

Population

5.1

Area (sq mi)

64

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 21153 ranks nationally

Stevenson, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$220,179 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 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

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ZIP 21153 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 21153 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 21153 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 21153 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Baltimore County

21234 standard
Parkville, MD
Pop: 69,752
21222 standard
Dundalk, MD
Pop: 55,786
21117 standard
Owings Mills, MD
Pop: 53,778
21207 standard
Gwynn Oak, MD
Pop: 48,133
21228 standard
Catonsville, MD
Pop: 47,577
21221 standard
Essex, MD
Pop: 42,154

Related Areas

Baltimore County Stevenson, MD Maryland

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.