ZIP Code 21723

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Cooksville · Howard County · Maryland

Population
803

102/sq mi

Median income
$241,250

▲ 216% vs US

higher than 100% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,005,500

▲ 261% vs US

higher than 98% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
82.3%

Median age 48.3

Land area
7.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 21723 in Cooksville, Maryland has a population of 803. The median household income is $241,250, which is 216% above the national average. Median home value is $1,005,500, 261% above the US average. 82.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 21723 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.9 square miles in Cooksville, Howard County, Maryland. The area is home to 803 residents, producing a population density of 102 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 21723 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21723 sits at $241,250 (111% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $72,952. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $1,005,500 (125% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21723 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 82.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Howard County, so you can benchmark 21723 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 21723

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21723.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21723, Cooksville, 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

803

Population

7.9

Area (sq mi)

102

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21723?

48.3

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

44.7%

Foreign-Born

White 31.8%
African American 14.9%
Asian 46.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$241,250

Median Household Income

+111% vs state

$72,952

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 90.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 82.3%

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

What does housing look like?

232

Total Housing Units

232

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.3%
Renter 4.7%

$1,005,500

Median Home Value

+125% vs state

2002

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 21723, employing approximately 145 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,941,000.

22

Businesses

145

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 31.8%
Construction 3 13.6%
Retail trade 3 13.6%

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 21723 vs 21738 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
21738 Glenwood, MD 3,268 3.2 mi
21794 West Friendship, MD 2,434 2.8 mi
21797 Woodbine, MD 8,839 3.2 mi
21737 Glenelg, MD 1,458 4.9 mi
21036 Dayton, MD 2,114 6.3 mi
21784 Sykesville, MD 37,941 5.6 mi
21104 Marriottsville, MD 4,601 5.8 mi
20862 Brinklow, MD 343 9.8 mi
20833 Brookeville, MD 7,735 8.6 mi
21042 Ellicott City, MD 38,076 7.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21723 in?
ZIP code 21723 (Cooksville) 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 21723?
ZIP code 21723 in Cooksville, MD has a population of 803 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21723?
The median household income in ZIP 21723 is $241,250, which is 216% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21723?
The median home value in ZIP 21723 is $1,005,500, which is 261% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21723?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21723 is Asian at 46.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21723?
ZIP code 21723 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21723?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21723 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21723?
In ZIP code 21723, 90.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.3% 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 21723?
In ZIP code 21723, approximately 95.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Cooksville, MD

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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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