| ZIP Code | 21014 |
|---|---|
| City | Bel Air |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Harford County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 380 ft |
| Latitude | 39.53584 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.35161 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 6.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 363 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,983 (23.5%) |
| Some College | 2,965 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 2,417 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,381 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,321 (44.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $113,825 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $407,800 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,571/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,975 |
| Vacant Units | 410 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,975 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 410 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 21014 is located in Bel Air, Maryland, within Harford County. With a population of 37,976, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 21014 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $113,825 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21014 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $407,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,571 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 21014 is primarily White (78.10%). Residents are well-educated — 53.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.9%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21014 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 21014 in Bel Air, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 37,976 residents, a median household income of $113,825, and a median home value of $407,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.