Street, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21154
Harford County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,464
- 62/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $97,658
- Median income Above-median income area
- $455,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Street pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 62
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21154 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 21154 (Street, MD) rose +17.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.5 in 2023 to 257.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21154 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Street, Harford County, Maryland, home to 6,464 residents across 104.6 square miles, a density of 62 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21154 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,658 (14% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,099. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $455,400 (2% above the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $1,161; 86.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harford County, so 21154 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 21154
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Street, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21154.
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 16
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 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 21154, Street, 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
6,464
Population
104.6
Area (sq mi)
62
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21154?
50.0
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
2.0%
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?
$97,658
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$46,099
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21154 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Street, 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)
$97,658 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
2,692housing units
2,692
Total Housing Units
2,403
Occupied Units
289
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$455,400
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,161
Median Rent
1987
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
+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 21154 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21014
Bel Air (21014)
36,047 residents
- 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
- 21028 3,460
Churchville (21028)
3,460 residents
- 21034 3,387
Darlington (21034)
3,387 residents
- 21132 2,634
Pylesville (21132)
2,634 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21154 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21154 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21028
Churchville (21028)
$137,586 median income
- 21015
Bel Air (21015)
$137,281 median income
- 21132
Pylesville (21132)
$132,288 median income
- 21050
Forest Hill (21050)
$125,208 median income
- 21084
Jarrettsville (21084)
$121,509 median income
- 21014
Bel Air (21014)
$116,970 median income
- 17321
Fawn Grove (17321)
$114,205 median income
- 21160
Whiteford (21160)
$106,181 median income
- 21154
Street (21154)
$97,658 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21154 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21154, 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 (6,464 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 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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