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Nottingham, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21236

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

38,474
1,734/sq mi
$95,149
Median income
$327,200
Median home value
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nottingham pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
1,734
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21236 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21236 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nottingham, Baltimore County, Maryland, with 38,474 residents across 22.2 square miles, a density of 1,734 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21236 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,149 (17% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $46,874. Local economic indicators show a 11.0% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $327,200 (27% below the state average), median rent at $1,650 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Baltimore County, letting you compare 21236 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 21236

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nottingham, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21236.

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 21236, Nottingham, 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

38,474

Population

22.2

Area (sq mi)

1,734

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21236?

38.4

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

16.2%

Foreign-Born

White 54.7%
African American 22.7%
Asian 14.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$95,149

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$46,874

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21236 ranks nationally

Nottingham, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,149 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%

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

What does housing look like?

16,349

Total Housing Units

15,698

Occupied Units

651

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$327,200

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,650

Median Rent

1980

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)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21236 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 193
2021 +9.1% 211
2022 +10.9% 234
2023 +2.2% 239
2024 +6.8% 255

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 1,114 business establishments in ZIP 21236, employing approximately 18,552 people with a combined annual payroll of $828,362,000.

1,114

Businesses

18,552

Employees

$828.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 196 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 179 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 153 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 114 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 7.8%
Construction 80 7.2%
Finance and insurance 80 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 4.2%
Information 28 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 23 2.1%
Wholesale trade 22 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.7%
Educational services 17 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.8%
Manufacturing 6 0.5%
Utilities 3 0.3%

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 21236 vs 21234 →

ZIP 21236 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 21236 ranks #3 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 21236 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 21236 ranks #6 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
21234 Parkville, MD 69,752 2.6 mi
21237 Rosedale, MD 30,059 3.4 mi
21128 Perry Hall, MD 12,802 2.5 mi
21057 Glen Arm, MD 4,112 4.4 mi
21162 White Marsh, MD 3,655 4.4 mi
21206 Baltimore, MD 50,846 4.3 mi
21082 Hydes, MD 654 6.3 mi
21214 Baltimore, MD 20,564 4.9 mi
21286 Towson, MD 19,206 5.1 mi
21051 Fork, MD 279 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baltimore County

21234 standard
Parkville, MD
Pop: 69,752
21222 standard
Dundalk, MD
Pop: 55,786
21117 standard
Owings Mills, MD
Pop: 53,778
21207 standard
Gwynn Oak, MD
Pop: 48,133
21228 standard
Catonsville, MD
Pop: 47,577
21221 standard
Essex, MD
Pop: 42,154

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21236 in? ▼
ZIP code 21236 (Nottingham) is located in Baltimore County, Maryland. Baltimore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baltimore-md-24005.
What is the population of ZIP code 21236? ▼
ZIP code 21236 in Nottingham, MD has a population of 38,474 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21236? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21236 is $95,149, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21236? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21236 is $327,200, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21236? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21236 is White at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21236? ▼
ZIP code 21236 has 1,114 business establishments employing approximately 18,552 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21236? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21236 are: Retail trade (196), Health care and social assistance (179), Accommodation and food services (153). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21236? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21236 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 21236? ▼
In ZIP code 21236, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% 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 21236? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21236 is 29.1 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 21236? ▼
In ZIP code 21236, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21236? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21236 is 11.0% 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.