| ZIP Code | 21152 |
|---|---|
| City | Sparks Glencoe |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 428 ft |
| Latitude | 39.555195 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.685924 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 1.7% ▼ 83% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.8% ▲ 72% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 609 (14.2%) |
| Some College | 322 (7.5%) |
| Associates | 479 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 574 (13.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,281 (53.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,833 ▲ 57% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $529,200 ▲ 90% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,639/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,542 |
| Vacant Units | 10 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,542 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 10 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 21152 is located in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, within Baltimore County. With a population of 6,402, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 21152 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,833 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21152 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $529,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,639 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 21152 is primarily White (83.10%). Residents are highly educated — 66.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.7%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21152 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 21152 in Sparks Glencoe, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,402 residents, a median household income of $119,833, and a median home value of $529,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.