Curtis Bay, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21226
Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,561
- 294/sq mi High-density area
- $82,635
- Median income Near-median income area
- $330,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Curtis Bay pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 294
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21226 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 21226 (Curtis Bay, MD) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.5 in 2023 to 250.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21226 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Curtis Bay, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, home to 7,561 residents across 25.7 square miles, a density of 294 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21226 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,635 (28% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,940. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $330,500 (26% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,335; owner occupancy is 61.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anne Arundel County, so 21226 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 21226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Curtis Bay, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21226.
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
50 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
39 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
37 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
31 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 21226, Curtis Bay, 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
7,561
Population
25.7
Area (sq mi)
294
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21226?
33.6
Median Age
43.6%
Male
56.4%
Female
8.8%
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?
$82,635
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$41,940
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 21226 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Curtis Bay, 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)
$82,635 25th percentile higher than 25% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maryland ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,990housing units
2,990
Total Housing Units
2,688
Occupied Units
302
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$330,500
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,335
Median Rent
1983
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
+9.0%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21226 have increased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.4% | 192 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 202 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 234 |
| 2023 | -2.0% | 229 |
| 2024 | +9.0% | 250 |
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 349 business establishments in ZIP 21226, employing approximately 9,582 people with a combined annual payroll of $778,014,000.
349
Businesses
9,582
Employees
$778.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 60 | 17.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 50 | 14.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 11.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 8.9% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 4.0% |
| Utilities | 11 | 3.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
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 21226 vs 21060 →
ZIP 21226 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21061
Glen Burnie (21061)
53,684 residents
- 21224
Baltimore (21224)
49,134 residents
- 21230
Baltimore (21230)
33,568 residents
- 21225
Brooklyn (21225)
33,545 residents
- 21213
Baltimore (21213)
32,733 residents
- 21060
Glen Burnie (21060)
29,223 residents
- 21205 16,146
Baltimore (21205)
16,146 residents
- 21231 15,748
Baltimore (21231)
15,748 residents
- 21090 9,784
Linthicum Heights (21090)
9,784 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21226 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21226 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21090
Linthicum Heights (21090)
$138,119 median income
- 21060
Glen Burnie (21060)
$104,715 median income
- 21230
Baltimore (21230)
$91,842 median income
- 21224
Baltimore (21224)
$89,017 median income
- 21061
Glen Burnie (21061)
$87,751 median income
- 21231
Baltimore (21231)
$85,254 median income
- 21226
Curtis Bay (21226)
$82,635 median income
- 21052
Fort Howard (21052)
$77,300 median income
- 21225 $54,020
Brooklyn (21225)
$54,020 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21226 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21060 | Glen Burnie, MD | 29,223 | 2.9 mi |
| 21225 | Brooklyn, MD | 33,545 | 3.1 mi |
| 21224 | Baltimore, MD | 49,134 | 5.3 mi |
| 21205 | Baltimore, MD | 16,146 | 6.6 mi |
| 21090 | Linthicum Heights, MD | 9,784 | 5.6 mi |
| 21231 | Baltimore, MD | 15,748 | 5.8 mi |
| 21061 | Glen Burnie, MD | 53,684 | 4.8 mi |
| 21052 | Fort Howard, MD | 303 | 6.3 mi |
| 21230 | Baltimore, MD | 33,568 | 5.2 mi |
| 21213 | Baltimore, MD | 32,733 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21226, 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 (7,561 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 21226 in?
ZIP code 21226 (Curtis Bay) is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Anne Arundel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anne-arundel-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21226?
ZIP code 21226 in Curtis Bay, MD has a population of 7,561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21226?
The median household income in ZIP 21226 is $82,635, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21226?
The median home value in ZIP 21226 is $330,500, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21226?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21226 is White at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21226?
ZIP code 21226 has 349 business establishments employing approximately 9,582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21226?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21226 are: Construction (60), Transportation and warehousing (50), Wholesale trade (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21226?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21226 increased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 21226?
In ZIP code 21226, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21226?
In ZIP code 21226, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21226?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21226 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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