PlainZIP

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
$82,635
Median income
$330,500
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Maryland average), while per-capita income is $41,940. Local economic indicators show a 15.8% poverty rate alongside 7.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $330,500 (26% below the state average), median rent at $1,335 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Anne Arundel County, so you can benchmark 21226 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 21226

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Curtis Bay, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21226.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 21226?

33.6

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 55.3%
African American 16.4%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

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

$41,940

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 21226 ranks nationally

Curtis Bay, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,635 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,990

Total Housing Units

2,688

Occupied Units

302

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.0%
Renter 39.0%

$330,500

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$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

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ZIP 21226 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 21226 ranks #0 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 21226 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 21226 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Anne Arundel County

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Pasadena, MD
Pop: 60,576
21061 standard
Glen Burnie, MD
Pop: 53,684
21401 standard
Annapolis, MD
Pop: 36,012
21144 standard
Severn, MD
Pop: 31,884
21113 standard
Odenton, MD
Pop: 30,469
21403 standard
Annapolis, MD
Pop: 30,269

Related Areas

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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.

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