| ZIP Code | 21117 |
|---|---|
| City | Owings Mills |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Area Code | 667 |
| Elevation | 594 ft |
| Latitude | 39.427569 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.775759 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 5.4% ▼ 46% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.2% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 284 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,991 (17.5%) |
| Some College | 4,002 (10%) |
| Associates | 6,200 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 3,113 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19,350 (48.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,934 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $370,700 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,817/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 26,001 |
| Vacant Units | 1,638 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 26,001 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,638 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 21117 is located in Owings Mills, Maryland, within Baltimore County. With a population of 61,337, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 21117 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,934 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21117 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $370,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,817 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.4%) and renters (46.6%). Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 21117 is majority Black (53.15%). Residents are well-educated — 56.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.4%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21117 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 21117 in Owings Mills, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 61,337 residents, a median household income of $100,934, and a median home value of $370,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.