Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.8% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,571 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 44,685 (25.7%) |
| Some College | 19,381 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 23,409 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 16,252 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 68,734 (39.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $112,558 ▲ 48% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $366,817 ▲ 32% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,604/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 104,080 |
| Vacant Units | 4,154 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Harford County is located in Maryland and encompasses 21 ZIP codes spanning 20 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 261,316 residents. With a median age of 41.05, it is a middle-aged county.
Harford County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $112,557 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.0% is well below the national average.
Housing in Harford County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $366,817 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,603. Homeownership rates are high at 80.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Harford County are primarily White (72.47%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Harford County, MD is a upper-middle-income area in Maryland. The 21 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21001 | Aberdeen | 26,121 | $81,778 | $267,400 | $1,391 | 5.1% | 41.0% |
| 21005 | Aberdeen Proving Ground | 2,354 | $123,264 | — | $1,962 | 3.1% | 58.0% |
| 21009 | Abingdon | 33,444 | $117,017 | $335,100 | $1,680 | 3.5% | 47.2% |
| 21014 | Bel Air | 37,976 | $113,825 | $407,800 | $1,571 | 2.3% | 53.9% |
| 21015 | Bel Air | 30,451 | $137,219 | $418,400 | $1,730 | 4.2% | 60.7% |
| 21017 | Belcamp | 6,404 | $100,298 | $241,700 | $1,706 | 2.0% | 50.7% |
| 21028 | Churchville | 2,872 | $133,583 | $476,400 | $1,733 | 0.3% | 53.6% |
| 21034 | Darlington | 2,802 | $77,063 | $348,400 | $1,226 | 0.4% | 33.2% |
| 21040 | Edgewood | 25,290 | $86,925 | $231,100 | $1,420 | 8.3% | 30.7% |
| 21047 | Fallston | 13,540 | $154,524 | $516,700 | $2,482 | 0.9% | 62.0% |
| 21050 | Forest Hill | 17,848 | $123,750 | $439,200 | $1,646 | 3.8% | 58.5% |
| 21010 | Gunpowder | 216 | $94,097 | — | $2,795 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 21078 | Havre De Grace | 20,002 | $109,451 | $355,500 | $1,331 | 3.5% | 50.9% |
| 21084 | Jarrettsville | 7,488 | $118,098 | $445,200 | $1,332 | 5.5% | 52.3% |
| 21085 | Joppa | 16,511 | $107,975 | $327,300 | $1,593 | 3.6% | 39.4% |
| 21132 | Pylesville | 2,904 | $150,119 | $511,500 | — | 0.6% | 40.8% |
| 21154 | Street | 7,187 | $100,583 | $458,800 | $1,209 | 1.1% | 41.6% |
| 21161 | White Hall | 5,288 | $99,709 | $442,000 | $1,867 | 2.4% | 47.5% |
| 21160 | Whiteford | 2,543 | $102,188 | $364,000 | $1,760 | 4.4% | 36.1% |