| ZIP Code | 21005 |
|---|---|
| City | Aberdeen Proving Ground |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Harford County |
| Area Code | 443/667 |
| Elevation | 19 ft |
| Latitude | 39.472632 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.110666 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.2 yrs ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 0.3% ▼ 98% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.0% ▲ 50% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 161 (10.8%) |
| Some College | 141 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 315 (21.1%) |
| Bachelors | 84 (5.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 782 (52.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $123,264 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,962/mo ↑ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 999 |
| Vacant Units | 156 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 999 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 156 |
| Owner Occupied | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 98.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 21005 is located in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, within Harford County. With a population of 2,354, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.2 years. Economically, 21005 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $123,264 is significantly above the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,962 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 98.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 21005 is majority White (50.30%). Residents are well-educated — 58.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.3%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21005 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 21005 in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community.