ZIP Code 21737
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Glenelg · Howard County · Maryland
- Population
- 1,458
- Median income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $996,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 75.8%
- Land area
- 13.2 sq mi
111/sq mi
▲ 228% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
▲ 258% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
New York
ZIP code 21737 in Glenelg, Maryland has a population of 1,458. The median household income is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average. Median home value is $996,400, 258% above the US average. 75.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21737 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.2 square miles in Glenelg, Howard County, Maryland. The area is home to 1,458 residents, producing a population density of 111 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 21737 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21737 sits at $250,001 (119% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $101,402. The poverty rate stands at 0.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.2%. On housing, the median home value is $996,400 (123% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21737 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, 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 21737 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 21737
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21737.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 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 21737, Glenelg, 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
1,458
Population
13.2
Area (sq mi)
111
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21737?
38.8
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
19.2%
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?
$250,001
Median Household Income
+119% vs state
$101,402
Per Capita Income
0.2%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
739
Total Housing Units
739
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
3.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$996,400
Median Home Value
+123% 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 83 business establishments in ZIP 21737, employing approximately 678 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,442,000.
83
Businesses
678
Employees
$39.4M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 33.7% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.6% |
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 21737 vs 21738 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21738 | Glenwood, MD | 3,268 | 1.8 mi |
| 21036 | Dayton, MD | 2,114 | 1.7 mi |
| 20862 | Brinklow, MD | 343 | 4.9 mi |
| 21723 | Cooksville, MD | 803 | 4.9 mi |
| 20833 | Brookeville, MD | 7,735 | 3.9 mi |
| 21794 | West Friendship, MD | 2,434 | 3.8 mi |
| 20860 | Sandy Spring, MD | 2,396 | 7.4 mi |
| 21029 | Clarksville, MD | 11,333 | 4.9 mi |
| 20861 | Ashton, MD | 1,875 | 7.2 mi |
| 21797 | Woodbine, MD | 8,839 | 6.1 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Glenelg, 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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