ZIP Code 21917
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Colora · Cecil County · Maryland
- Population
- 2,520
- Median income
- $96,750
- Median home value
- $409,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.1%
- Land area
- 20.3 sq mi
124/sq mi
▲ 27% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 47% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
New York
ZIP code 21917 in Colora, Maryland has a population of 2,520. The median household income is $96,750, which is 27% above the national average. Median home value is $409,400, 47% above the US average. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21917 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.3 square miles in Colora, Cecil County, Maryland. The area is home to 2,520 residents, producing a population density of 124 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 21917 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21917 sits at $96,750 (15% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $42,367. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $409,400 (9% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 94.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21917 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cecil County, so you can benchmark 21917 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 21917
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21917.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 21917, Colora, 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
2,520
Population
20.3
Area (sq mi)
124
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21917?
42.4
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
1.1%
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?
$96,750
Median Household Income
-15% vs state
$42,367
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
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?
818
Total Housing Units
818
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$409,400
Median Home Value
-9% vs state
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
+9.8%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21917 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 166 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 181 |
| 2022 | +7.4% | 194 |
| 2023 | +5.6% | 205 |
| 2024 | +9.8% | 225 |
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 24 business establishments in ZIP 21917, employing approximately 189 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,860,000.
24
Businesses
189
Employees
$7.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.5% |
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 21917 vs 21904 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21904 | Port Deposit, MD | 7,252 | 3.5 mi |
| 21911 | Rising Sun, MD | 11,004 | 3.4 mi |
| 21918 | Conowingo, MD | 4,284 | 3.7 mi |
| 19362 | Nottingham, PA | 5,815 | 5.8 mi |
| 21034 | Darlington, MD | 3,387 | 6.7 mi |
| 21078 | Havre De Grace, MD | 17,603 | 7.5 mi |
| 21902 | Perry Point, MD | 471 | 8.5 mi |
| 21903 | Perryville, MD | 5,687 | 7.5 mi |
| 17563 | Peach Bottom, PA | 3,849 | 7.9 mi |
| 21914 | Charlestown, MD | 765 | 9.2 mi |
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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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