| ZIP Code | 21056 |
|---|---|
| City | Gibson Island |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Area Code | 410/667 |
| Elevation | 35 ft |
| Latitude | 39.078951 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.436246 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24003 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 66.6 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.03 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 92.4% ▲ 139% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 20 (7.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 244 (92.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $250,001 ▲ 228% above avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg ↑ 80% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 234 |
| Vacant Units | 104 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 234 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 104 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
ZIP code 21056 is located in Gibson Island, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. With a population of 264, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 66.6 years. Economically, 21056 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21056 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $2,000,000+ is more than double the national average. Median home values have increased by 80% since 2019.
The population of 21056 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 92.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Household income has grown by 66% since 2019.
About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 21056 in Gibson Island, MD is characterized as affluent, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 264 residents, a median household income of $250,001, and a median home value of $2,000,000+, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.