City

Joppa, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Harford County  ·  Maryland

👥16,511Population
💰$107,975Median HH Income▲ 41% above avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$327,300Median Home Value▲ 17% above avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 16.2%Asian: 1%Other: 3.3%Race
White75.0%
Hispanic4.2%
Black16.2%
Asian1.0%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty7.6% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma178 (1.6%)
HS Graduate3,608 (31.4%)
Some College1,646 (14.3%)
Associates1,523 (13.3%)
Bachelors1,028 (9%)
Graduate Degree3,500 (30.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College14.3%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$107,975 ▲ 41% above avg
Median Home Value$327,300 ▲ 17% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,593/mo
Total Housing Units7,073
Vacant Units513

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Joppa, MD

Joppa is a city in Maryland, located in Harford County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,511 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Joppa is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $107,975 is above the national average. Approximately 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Joppa is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $327,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,593 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Joppa is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.97%).

Joppa, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Joppa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21085 16,511 $107,975 $327,300 $1,593 3.6% 39.4% 82.1%