| ZIP Code | 21158 |
|---|---|
| City | Westminster |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Carroll County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 754 ft |
| Latitude | 39.653717 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.035127 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.3% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 52% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 65 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,607 (30%) |
| Some College | 1,613 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 2,117 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,337 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,616 (36.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,795 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $375,100 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,735/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,818 |
| Vacant Units | 448 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,818 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 448 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 21158 is located in Westminster, Maryland, within Carroll County. With a population of 22,404, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.6 years. Economically, 21158 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,795 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21158 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $375,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,735 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 21158 is primarily White (85.44%). Residents are well-educated — 45.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21158 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 21158 in Westminster, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 22,404 residents, a median household income of $108,795, and a median home value of $375,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.