| ZIP Code | 21162 |
|---|---|
| City | White Marsh |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 83 ft |
| Latitude | 39.390116 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.405582 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.2 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.12 |
| Below Poverty | 2.1% ▼ 79% below avg |
| College Grads | 59.6% ▲ 54% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.2% ▼ 55% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 425 (15.6%) |
| Some College | 338 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 310 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 305 (11.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,319 (48.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $168,021 ▲ 120% above avg ↑ 52% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $463,400 ▲ 66% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,555 |
| Vacant Units | 120 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.12 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,555 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 120 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.12 |
ZIP code 21162 is located in White Marsh, Maryland, within Baltimore County. With a population of 4,511, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.2 years. Economically, 21162 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $168,021 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21162 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $463,400 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 87.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 21162 is majority White (68.12%). Residents are well-educated — 59.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.1%. Household income has grown by 52% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21162 stands at 2.2%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 21162 in White Marsh, MD is characterized as affluent, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,511 residents, a median household income of $168,021, and a median home value of $463,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.