ZIP Code 21154

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Street · Harford County · Maryland

Population
6,464

62/sq mi

Median income
$97,658

▲ 28% vs US

higher than 79% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$455,400

▲ 64% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.9%

Median age 50

Land area
104.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 21154 in Street, Maryland has a population of 6,464. The median household income is $97,658, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $455,400, 64% above the US average. 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 21154 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 104.6 square miles in Street, Harford County, Maryland. The area is home to 6,464 residents, producing a population density of 62 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 21154 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21154 sits at $97,658 (14% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $46,099. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $455,400 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,161 per month, and 86.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21154 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harford County, so you can benchmark 21154 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 21154

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21154.

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 21154, Street, 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

6,464

Population

104.6

Area (sq mi)

62

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21154?

50.0

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$97,658

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$46,099

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

36.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,692

Total Housing Units

2,403

Occupied Units

289

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.0%
Renter 14.0%

$455,400

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,161

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.6%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21154 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 172
2021 +9.6% 189
2022 +20.1% 226
2023 -3.5% 219
2024 +17.6% 257

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 138 business establishments in ZIP 21154, employing approximately 904 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,224,000.

138

Businesses

904

Employees

$42.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 48 34.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 16 11.6%
Retail trade 10 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 7 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 3.6%
Manufacturing 4 2.9%
Wholesale trade 4 2.9%

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 21154 vs 21160 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
21160 Whiteford, MD 2,408 4.5 mi
21050 Forest Hill, MD 18,202 5.0 mi
21132 Pylesville, MD 2,634 4.9 mi
21014 Bel Air, MD 36,047 8.0 mi
17314 Delta, PA 5,929 7.2 mi
21034 Darlington, MD 3,387 7.2 mi
21084 Jarrettsville, MD 7,652 6.3 mi
21015 Bel Air, MD 27,763 8.0 mi
17321 Fawn Grove, PA 2,238 8.6 mi
21028 Churchville, MD 3,460 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21154 in?
ZIP code 21154 (Street) 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 21154?
ZIP code 21154 in Street, MD has a population of 6,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21154?
The median household income in ZIP 21154 is $97,658, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21154?
The median home value in ZIP 21154 is $455,400, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21154?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21154 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21154?
ZIP code 21154 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 904 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21154?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21154 are: Construction (48), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21154?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21154 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 21154?
In ZIP code 21154, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 21154?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21154 is 36.0 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 21154?
In ZIP code 21154, approximately 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21154?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21154 is 9.3% 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 Street, 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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