| ZIP Code | 21050 |
|---|---|
| City | Forest Hill |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Harford County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 549 ft |
| Latitude | 39.585343 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.392164 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.76 |
| Below Poverty | 3.6% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.5% ▲ 51% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 69 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,586 (22.2%) |
| Some College | 817 (7%) |
| Associates | 1,368 (11.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,356 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,454 (46.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $123,750 ▲ 62% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $439,200 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,646/mo ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,507 |
| Vacant Units | 107 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,507 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 107 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.76 |
ZIP code 21050 is located in Forest Hill, Maryland, within Harford County. With a population of 17,848, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.2 years. Economically, 21050 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $123,750 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21050 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $439,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,646 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 22% since 2019.
The population of 21050 is primarily White (92.55%). Residents are well-educated — 58.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.6%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21050 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 21050 in Forest Hill, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,848 residents, a median household income of $123,750, and a median home value of $439,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.