| ZIP Code | 21234 |
|---|---|
| City | Parkville |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 331 ft |
| Latitude | 39.393254 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.531822 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.7 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.8% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 682 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,118 (25.3%) |
| Some College | 5,397 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 6,133 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 4,410 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16,148 (36.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,139 ▲ 9% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $276,000 ≈ Avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,542/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 29,575 |
| Vacant Units | 2,317 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 29,575 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,317 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 21234 is located in Parkville, Maryland, within Baltimore County. With a population of 65,010, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.7 years. Economically, 21234 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $83,139 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21234 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $276,000 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,542 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 21234 is majority White (57.90%). Residents are well-educated — 46.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21234 stands at 3.5%, which is 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 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 21234 in Parkville, MD is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 65,010 residents, a median household income of $83,139, and a median home value of $276,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.