| ZIP Code | 21917 |
|---|---|
| City | Colora |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Cecil County |
| Area Code | 410 |
| Elevation | 270 ft |
| Latitude | 39.671632 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.097397 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.1 yrs ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 22.4% ▼ 42% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 34% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 614 (46.4%) |
| Some College | 161 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 242 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 118 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 178 (13.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $104,583 ▲ 37% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $362,200 ▲ 30% above avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 692 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 692 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 98.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 1.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 21917 is located in Colora, Maryland, within Cecil County. With a population of 1,786, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.1 years. Economically, 21917 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $104,583 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21917 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $362,200 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 98.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 21917 is primarily White (91.83%). Residents are less-educated — 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21917 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 21917 in Colora, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,786 residents, a median household income of $104,583, and a median home value of $362,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.