| ZIP Code | 21015 |
|---|---|
| City | Bel Air |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Harford County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 385 ft |
| Latitude | 39.544176 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.292469 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 4.8% ▼ 52% below avg |
| College Grads | 60.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 181 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,826 (19.7%) |
| Some College | 1,395 (7.2%) |
| Associates | 2,208 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,675 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,097 (52.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $137,219 ▲ 80% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $418,400 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,730/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,584 |
| Vacant Units | 415 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,584 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 415 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 21015 is located in Bel Air, Maryland, within Harford County. With a population of 30,451, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 21015 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $137,219 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21015 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $418,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,730 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 21015 is primarily White (78.91%). Residents are highly educated — 60.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.8%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21015 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 21015 in Bel Air, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 30,451 residents, a median household income of $137,219, and a median home value of $418,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.