PlainZIP

White Hall, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21161

Harford County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,490
44/sq mi
$108,094
Median income
$472,600
Median home value
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

White Hall pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21161 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21161 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in White Hall, Harford County, Maryland, home to 5,490 residents across 125.3 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21161 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,094 (5% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $62,351. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.5%. Housing costs here run $472,600 for a typical home value (6% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,676 a month; 91.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Harford County, so you can benchmark 21161 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 21161

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White Hall, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21161.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21161, White Hall, 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

5,490

Population

125.3

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21161?

46.7

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$108,094

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$62,351

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

39.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21161 ranks nationally

White Hall, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$108,094 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,937

Total Housing Units

1,887

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$472,600

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$2,676

Median Rent

1978

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

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21161 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 179
2021 +7.7% 192
2022 +9.9% 212
2023 +9.2% 231
2024 +3.9% 240

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 124 business establishments in ZIP 21161, employing approximately 630 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,659,000.

124

Businesses

630

Employees

$34.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 39 31.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 11.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 11.3%
Retail trade 10 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 10 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 9 7.3%
Finance and insurance 5 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.0%
Wholesale trade 4 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 2.4%

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 21161 vs 21111 →

ZIP 21161 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21161 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21161 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 21161 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21111 Monkton, MD 4,903 5.8 mi
21120 Parkton, MD 6,967 6.1 mi
17363 Stewartstown, PA 9,413 7.6 mi
21105 Maryland Line, MD 65 5.9 mi
21084 Jarrettsville, MD 7,652 6.2 mi
17352 New Park, PA 1,292 7.8 mi
21132 Pylesville, MD 2,634 7.6 mi
17349 New Freedom, PA 7,570 8.9 mi
17321 Fawn Grove, PA 2,238 9.1 mi
17361 Shrewsbury, PA 5,806 9.4 mi

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Pop: 24,420
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Pop: 21,487
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Pop: 18,202

Related Areas

Harford County White Hall, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21161 in? ▼
ZIP code 21161 (White Hall) 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 21161? ▼
ZIP code 21161 in White Hall, MD has a population of 5,490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21161? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21161 is $108,094, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21161? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21161 is $472,600, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21161? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21161 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21161? ▼
ZIP code 21161 has 124 business establishments employing approximately 630 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21161? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21161 are: Construction (39), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21161? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21161 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 21161? ▼
In ZIP code 21161, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 21161? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21161 is 39.0 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 21161? ▼
In ZIP code 21161, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21161? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21161 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.