| ZIP Code | 21920 |
|---|---|
| City | Elk Mills |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Cecil County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 130 ft |
| Latitude | 39.656246 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.841007 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24015 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs ↑ 64% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.28 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 218 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 148 (23.6%) |
| Associates | 37 (5.9%) |
| Bachelors | 54 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 169 (27%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,156 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 243% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $338,600 ▲ 21% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 352 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 352 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 79.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.28 |
ZIP code 21920 is located in Elk Mills, Maryland, within Cecil County. With a population of 1,153, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.2 years. Economically, 21920 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,156 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21920 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $338,600 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 21920 is primarily White (77.10%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%. Household income has grown by 243% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 27% — 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 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 21920 in Elk Mills, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,153 residents, a median household income of $119,156, and a median home value of $338,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.