Upper Falls, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21156
Baltimore County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 358
- 96/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $793,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Upper Falls pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 96
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21156 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 21156 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Upper Falls, Baltimore County, Maryland, home to just 358 residents across 3.7 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 21156, but per-capita income is $62,755. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $793,800 (77% above the average Maryland ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baltimore County, so 21156 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 →
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 21156, Upper Falls, 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
358
Population
3.7
Area (sq mi)
96
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21156?
37.3
Median Age
30.4%
Male
69.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$62,755
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
65housing units
65
Total Housing Units
65
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
3.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$793,800
Median Home Value
+77% vs state ZIP avg
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 21156, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,179,000.
15
Businesses
31
Employees
$1.2M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 20.0% |
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 21156 vs 21087 →
ZIP 21156 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21220
Middle River (21220)
39,199 residents
- 21040
Edgewood (21040)
24,420 residents
- 21085
Joppa (21085)
16,171 residents
- 21128 12,802
Perry Hall (21128)
12,802 residents
- 21047 11,873
Fallston (21047)
11,873 residents
- 21087 5,451
Kingsville (21087)
5,451 residents
- 21057 4,112
Glen Arm (21057)
4,112 residents
- 21162 3,655
White Marsh (21162)
3,655 residents
- 21082 654
Hydes (21082)
654 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21156 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21087 | Kingsville, MD | 5,451 | 1.3 mi |
| 21085 | Joppa, MD | 16,171 | 2.4 mi |
| 21162 | White Marsh, MD | 3,655 | 3.3 mi |
| 21128 | Perry Hall, MD | 12,802 | 3.3 mi |
| 21051 | Fork, MD | 279 | 3.9 mi |
| 21220 | Middle River, MD | 39,199 | 6.4 mi |
| 21040 | Edgewood, MD | 24,420 | 5.4 mi |
| 21082 | Hydes, MD | 654 | 5.2 mi |
| 21057 | Glen Arm, MD | 4,112 | 5.9 mi |
| 21047 | Fallston, MD | 11,873 | 6.7 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 21156 in?
ZIP code 21156 (Upper Falls) 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 21156?
ZIP code 21156 in Upper Falls, MD has a population of 358 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21156?
The median home value in ZIP 21156 is $793,800, which is 185% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21156?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21156 is White at 84.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21156?
ZIP code 21156 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21156?
In ZIP code 21156, 80.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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