Woodstock, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21163
Howard County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,026
- 216/sq mi High-density area
- $134,672
- Median income Above-median income area
- $602,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woodstock pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 216
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21163 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 21163 (Woodstock, MD) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.3 in 2023 to 260.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21163 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodstock, Howard County, Maryland, home to 7,026 residents across 32.6 square miles, a density of 216 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21163 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,672 (18% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $81,758. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 3.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $602,800 (35% above the average Maryland ZIP), while 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,438.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 63.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Howard County, so 21163 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 21163
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodstock, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21163.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 17
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade 8
Wholesale trade
8 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 21163, Woodstock, 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
7,026
Population
32.6
Area (sq mi)
216
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21163?
45.4
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
21.2%
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?
$134,672
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$81,758
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21163 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Woodstock, 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)
$134,672 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
2,816housing units
2,816
Total Housing Units
2,680
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$602,800
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,438
Median Rent
2001
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21163 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 187 |
| 2021 | +5.9% | 198 |
| 2022 | +1.4% | 201 |
| 2023 | +21.6% | 244 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 261 |
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 139 business establishments in ZIP 21163, employing approximately 843 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,159,000.
139
Businesses
843
Employees
$51.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 36.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 12.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 5.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 7 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.3% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
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 21163 vs 21104 →
ZIP 21163 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21117
Owings Mills (21117)
53,778 residents
- 21207
Gwynn Oak (21207)
48,133 residents
- 21043
Ellicott City (21043)
42,246 residents
- 21044
Columbia (21044)
41,704 residents
- 21045
Columbia (21045)
38,288 residents
- 21042
Ellicott City (21042)
38,076 residents
- 21244
Windsor Mill (21244)
34,611 residents
- 21133
Randallstown (21133)
29,998 residents
- 21163 7,026
Woodstock (21163)
7,026 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21163 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21163 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21794
West Friendship (21794)
$231,466 median income
- 21104
Marriottsville (21104)
$191,804 median income
- 21042
Ellicott City (21042)
$190,061 median income
- 21043
Ellicott City (21043)
$148,125 median income
- 21044
Columbia (21044)
$135,057 median income
- 21163
Woodstock (21163)
$134,672 median income
- 21045
Columbia (21045)
$118,563 median income
- 21117
Owings Mills (21117)
$101,831 median income
- 21244 $85,114
Windsor Mill (21244)
$85,114 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21163 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21104 | Marriottsville, MD | 4,601 | 2.8 mi |
| 21133 | Randallstown, MD | 29,998 | 3.4 mi |
| 21244 | Windsor Mill, MD | 34,611 | 4.1 mi |
| 21042 | Ellicott City, MD | 38,076 | 5.2 mi |
| 21043 | Ellicott City, MD | 42,246 | 6.5 mi |
| 21207 | Gwynn Oak, MD | 48,133 | 7.3 mi |
| 21044 | Columbia, MD | 41,704 | 9.1 mi |
| 21794 | West Friendship, MD | 2,434 | 6.9 mi |
| 21045 | Columbia, MD | 38,288 | 9.4 mi |
| 21117 | Owings Mills, MD | 53,778 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21163, 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 (7,026 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 21163 in?
ZIP code 21163 (Woodstock) is located in Howard County, Maryland. Howard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/howard-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21163?
ZIP code 21163 in Woodstock, MD has a population of 7,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21163?
The median household income in ZIP 21163 is $134,672, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21163?
The median home value in ZIP 21163 is $602,800, which is 117% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21163?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21163 is White at 45.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21163?
ZIP code 21163 has 139 business establishments employing approximately 843 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21163?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21163 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (51), Health care and social assistance (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21163?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21163 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 21163?
In ZIP code 21163, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.3% 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 21163?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21163 is 29.6 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 21163?
In ZIP code 21163, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21163?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21163 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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