Whiteford, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21160
Harford County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,408
- 56/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $106,181
- Median income Above-median income area
- $391,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whiteford pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 56
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21160 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 21160 covers 42.8 square miles in Whiteford, Harford County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,408 residents on file, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21160 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,181 (7% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,491. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $391,300 (13% below the average Maryland ZIP); 81.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is 44 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Harford County, so 21160 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 21160
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whiteford, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21160.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 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 21160, Whiteford, 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
2,408
Population
42.8
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21160?
52.7
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
4.3%
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?
$106,181
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$51,491
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
44.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21160 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Whiteford, 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)
$106,181 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
1,037housing units
1,037
Total Housing Units
968
Occupied Units
69
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$391,300
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
1982
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
+11.5%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21160 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -0.4% | 166 |
| 2020 | +6.8% | 177 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 189 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 210 |
| 2024 | – | 245 |
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 71 business establishments in ZIP 21160, employing approximately 753 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,435,000.
71
Businesses
753
Employees
$51.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 25.4% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 14.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 11.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.2% |
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 21160 vs 17314 →
ZIP 21160 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21050
Forest Hill (21050)
18,202 residents
- 21154 6,464
Street (21154)
6,464 residents
- 17314 5,929
Delta (17314)
5,929 residents
- 21918 4,284
Conowingo (21918)
4,284 residents
- 17563 3,849
Peach Bottom (17563)
3,849 residents
- 21034 3,387
Darlington (21034)
3,387 residents
- 17532 3,381
Holtwood (17532)
3,381 residents
- 21132 2,634
Pylesville (21132)
2,634 residents
- 21160 2,408
Whiteford (21160)
2,408 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21160 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21160 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21132
Pylesville (21132)
$132,288 median income
- 21050
Forest Hill (21050)
$125,208 median income
- 17321
Fawn Grove (17321)
$114,205 median income
- 21160
Whiteford (21160)
$106,181 median income
- 21154
Street (21154)
$97,658 median income
- 17314
Delta (17314)
$96,047 median income
- 17563
Peach Bottom (17563)
$94,167 median income
- 21918
Conowingo (21918)
$84,587 median income
- 17532
Holtwood (17532)
$84,562 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21160 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17314 | Delta, PA | 5,929 | 3.5 mi |
| 21154 | Street, MD | 6,464 | 4.5 mi |
| 21132 | Pylesville, MD | 2,634 | 6.4 mi |
| 21034 | Darlington, MD | 3,387 | 6.1 mi |
| 17518 | Drumore, PA | 1,355 | 7.4 mi |
| 17532 | Holtwood, PA | 3,381 | 10.2 mi |
| 21918 | Conowingo, MD | 4,284 | 7.8 mi |
| 17563 | Peach Bottom, PA | 3,849 | 7.7 mi |
| 17321 | Fawn Grove, PA | 2,238 | 8.0 mi |
| 21050 | Forest Hill, MD | 18,202 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21160, 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 (2,408 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 21160 in?
ZIP code 21160 (Whiteford) 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 21160?
ZIP code 21160 in Whiteford, MD has a population of 2,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21160?
The median household income in ZIP 21160 is $106,181, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21160?
The median home value in ZIP 21160 is $391,300, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21160?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21160 is White at 89.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21160?
ZIP code 21160 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 753 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21160?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21160 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21160?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21160 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 21160?
In ZIP code 21160, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 21160?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21160 is 44.1 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 21160?
In ZIP code 21160, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21160?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21160 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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