| ZIP Code | 21120 |
|---|---|
| City | Parkton |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 673 ft |
| Latitude | 39.646204 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.674854 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 2.7% ▼ 73% below avg |
| College Grads | 69.4% ▲ 79% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 753 (15.6%) |
| Some College | 289 (6%) |
| Associates | 436 (9%) |
| Bachelors | 344 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,013 (62.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $157,275 ▲ 106% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $552,400 ▲ 98% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,338/mo ↓ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,589 |
| Vacant Units | 29 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,589 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 29 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 21120 is located in Parkton, Maryland, within Baltimore County. With a population of 7,286, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 21120 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $157,275 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21120 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $552,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,338 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 94.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 21120 is primarily White (86.84%). Residents are highly educated — 69.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.7%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21120 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 21120 in Parkton, MD is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,286 residents, a median household income of $157,275, and a median home value of $552,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.