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 Moderate-density area
- $220,179
- Median income Above-median income area
- $902,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $151,894. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.5% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $902,300 (102% above the average Maryland ZIP), while 88.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baltimore County, so 21153 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 21153
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stevenson, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21153.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 21153?
65.8
Median Age
42.8%
Male
57.2%
Female
14.5%
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?
$220,179
Median Household Income
+93% vs state ZIP avg
$151,894
Per Capita Income
3.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 21153 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Stevenson, 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)
$220,179 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
223housing units
223
Total Housing Units
223
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$902,300
Median Home Value
+102% vs state ZIP avg
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 21153 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21215
Baltimore (21215)
60,161 residents
- 21117
Owings Mills (21117)
53,778 residents
- 21207
Gwynn Oak (21207)
48,133 residents
- 21093
Lutherville Timonium (21093)
36,465 residents
- 21208
Pikesville (21208)
33,917 residents
- 21209
Baltimore (21209)
26,465 residents
- 21030
Cockeysville (21030)
24,355 residents
- 21204 20,253
Towson (21204)
20,253 residents
- 21252 2,872
Towson (21252)
2,872 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21153 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21153 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21153
Stevenson (21153)
$220,179 median income
- 21093
Lutherville Timonium (21093)
$125,528 median income
- 21117
Owings Mills (21117)
$101,831 median income
- 21204
Towson (21204)
$99,606 median income
- 21209
Baltimore (21209)
$91,437 median income
- 21208
Pikesville (21208)
$90,131 median income
- 21030
Cockeysville (21030)
$89,015 median income
- 21207 $67,060
Gwynn Oak (21207)
$67,060 median income
- 21215 $51,587
Baltimore (21215)
$51,587 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21153, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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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