| ZIP Code | 21037 |
|---|---|
| City | Edgewater |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Area Code | 227/301/410 |
| Elevation | 40 ft |
| Latitude | 38.919253 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.543492 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 61% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 72 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,224 (22.5%) |
| Some College | 1,627 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 1,705 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 985 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,744 (47%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $135,541 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $530,900 ▲ 90% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,276/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,652 |
| Vacant Units | 746 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,652 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 746 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 21037 is located in Edgewater, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. With a population of 20,851, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 21037 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $135,541 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21037 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $530,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,276 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 21037 is primarily White (85.37%). Residents are well-educated — 53.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21037 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 21037 in Edgewater, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,851 residents, a median household income of $135,541, and a median home value of $530,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.