ZIP Code 21156

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Upper Falls · Baltimore County · Maryland

Population
358

96/sq mi

Median home value
$793,800

▲ 185% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
66.9%

Median age 37.3

Land area
3.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 21156 in Upper Falls, Maryland has a population of 358. Median home value is $793,800, 185% above the US average. 66.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 21156 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.7 square miles in Upper Falls, Baltimore County, Maryland. The area is home to 358 residents, producing a population density of 96 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 21156 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21156 sits at , while per-capita income is $62,755. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $793,800 (77% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21156 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, 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 21156 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 →

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 21156, Upper Falls, 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

358

Population

3.7

Area (sq mi)

96

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21156?

37.3

Median Age

30.4%

Male

69.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.9%

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

What does housing look like?

65

Total Housing Units

65

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$793,800

Median Home Value

+77% vs state

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 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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Official Data Resources for Upper Falls, MD

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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