PlainZIP

Taneytown, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21787

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

10,693
72/sq mi
$91,682
Median income
$355,000
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Taneytown pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
72
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21787 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21787 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, home to 10,693 residents across 148.9 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21787 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,682 (20% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $41,725. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. Median home value sits at $355,000 (21% below the state average), median rent at $1,061 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carroll County, so you can benchmark 21787 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 21787

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Taneytown, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21787.

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 21787, Taneytown, 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

10,693

Population

148.9

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21787?

40.1

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.7%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$91,682

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$41,725

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

34.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21787 ranks nationally

Taneytown, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,682 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,632

Total Housing Units

4,431

Occupied Units

201

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$355,000

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,061

Median Rent

1987

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21787 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 171
2021 +7.9% 185
2022 +12.8% 208
2023 +1.8% 212
2024 +10.3% 234

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 193 business establishments in ZIP 21787, employing approximately 2,370 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,967,000.

193

Businesses

2,370

Employees

$143.0M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 19.2%
Retail trade 26 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 23 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 19 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 12 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 12 6.2%
Manufacturing 11 5.7%
Wholesale trade 8 4.2%
Finance and insurance 7 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.6%

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 21787 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 21787 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 21787 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 21787 ranks #5 of 6 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
17340 Littlestown, PA 10,896 6.4 mi
21791 Union Bridge, MD 5,281 9.3 mi
21757 Keymar, MD 3,036 6.9 mi
21158 Westminster, MD 20,234 7.5 mi
21798 Woodsboro, MD 2,345 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carroll County

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Pop: 37,941
21157 standard
Westminster, MD
Pop: 36,920
21158 standard
Westminster, MD
Pop: 20,234
21074 standard
Hampstead, MD
Pop: 15,084
21102 standard
Manchester, MD
Pop: 11,751
21048 standard
Finksburg, MD
Pop: 10,650

Related Areas

Carroll County Taneytown, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21787 in? ▼
ZIP code 21787 (Taneytown) is located in Carroll County, Maryland. Carroll County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carroll-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21787? ▼
ZIP code 21787 in Taneytown, MD has a population of 10,693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21787? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21787 is $91,682, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21787? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21787 is $355,000, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21787? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21787 is White at 87.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21787? ▼
ZIP code 21787 has 193 business establishments employing approximately 2,370 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21787? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21787 are: Construction (37), Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21787? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21787 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 21787? ▼
In ZIP code 21787, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 21787? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21787 is 34.9 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 21787? ▼
In ZIP code 21787, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21787? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21787 is 9.6% 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.