City

Bel Air, MD

2 ZIP codes  ·  Harford County  ·  Maryland

👥68,427Population
💰$124,236Median HH Income▲ 63% above avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$412,517Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓56.9%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.5%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 6.2%Asian: 4.2%Other: 4.5%Race
White78.5%
Hispanic5.7%
Black6.2%
Asian4.2%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads56.9% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma544 (1.2%)
HS Graduate9,809 (21.9%)
Some College4,360 (9.7%)
Associates4,625 (10.3%)
Bachelors4,056 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree21,418 (47.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 21.9%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 47.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad21.9%
Some College9.7%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate47.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$124,236 ▲ 63% above avg
Median Home Value$412,517 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,642/mo
Total Housing Units26,559
Vacant Units825

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Bel Air, MD

Bel Air is a city in Maryland, located in Harford County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 68,427 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.58 years.

Economically, Bel Air is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $124,235 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bel Air is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $412,517, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,641 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bel Air is well-educated. 56.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.46%).

Bel Air, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bel Air
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21014 37,976 $113,825 $407,800 $1,571 2.3% 53.9% 76.9%
21015 30,451 $137,219 $418,400 $1,730 4.2% 60.7% 90.5%