| ZIP Code | 21156 |
|---|---|
| City | Upper Falls |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Area Code | 410 |
| Elevation | 131 ft |
| Latitude | 39.429159 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.403873 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.2 yrs ↓ 34% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.58 |
| Below Poverty | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| College Grads | 65.5% ▲ 69% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 16 (9.2%) |
| Some College | 32 (18.4%) |
| Associates | 12 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 114 (65.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $124,648 ▲ 63% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $486,500 ▲ 75% above avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 83 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.58 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 83 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.58 |
ZIP code 21156 is located in Upper Falls, Maryland, within Baltimore County. With a population of 297, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.2 years. Economically, 21156 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $124,648 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21156 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $486,500 is significantly above the national average. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 21156 is primarily White (89.56%). Residents are highly educated — 65.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 58% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 42%.
Overall, ZIP code 21156 in Upper Falls, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 297 residents, a median household income of $124,648, and a median home value of $486,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.