ZIP Code 21163
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Woodstock · Howard County · Maryland
- Population
- 7,026
- Median income
- $134,672
- Median home value
- $602,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 63.3%
- Land area
- 32.6 sq mi
216/sq mi
▲ 77% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
▲ 117% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.4
New York
ZIP code 21163 in Woodstock, Maryland has a population of 7,026. The median household income is $134,672, which is 77% above the national average. Median home value is $602,800, 117% above the US average. 63.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21163 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.6 square miles in Woodstock, Howard County, Maryland. The area is home to 7,026 residents, producing a population density of 216 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 21163 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21163 sits at $134,672 (18% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $81,758. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $602,800 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,438 per month, and 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21163 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Howard County, so you can benchmark 21163 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 21163
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$81,758
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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