21227 ZIP Code, Halethorpe, MD
21227 is a ZIP code in Halethorpe, Maryland in Baltimore County. It covers 11 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 21250, 21090 and 21229. 34,907 people live here in 13,396 households. At about 3,080 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (65% own). Median household income is $85,986, below the Maryland median of $103,678.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Halethorpe, MD
- County: Baltimore County
- Land area: 11 sq mi
- Population: 34,907
- Median household income: $85,986
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 34,907 |
| Households | 13,396 |
| Median household income | $85,986 |
| Income per person | $39,325 |
| Median age | 36.2 |
| Homeowners | 64.7% |
| Median home value | $289,400 |
| Median rent | $1,420 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% |
| Broadband internet | 87.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 18.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 8.7% |
| $10–15K | 2.9% |
| $15–25K | 5.3% |
| $25–35K | 6.9% |
| $35–50K | 7.5% |
| $50–75K | 12.8% |
| $75–100K | 15.1% |
| $100–150K | 16.6% |
| $150–200K | 12.4% |
| $200K+ | 11.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.1% |
| 10–19 | 9.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 18.7% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 9.4% |
| 55–64 | 14.0% |
| 65–74 | 10.8% |
| 75+ | 5.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 45.6% |
| Owned outright | 16.6% |
| Rented | 32.9% |
| Vacant | 4.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 45.8% |
| Townhome | 37.1% |
| 2–4 units | 4.8% |
| 5–19 units | 5.8% |
| 20+ units | 6.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.6% |
Businesses in 21227
920 business establishments with 20,296 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 113
- Wholesale Trade: 113
- Retail Trade: 104
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 95
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 90
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 86
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 74
- Accommodation and Food Services: 64
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 21250 — Catonsville CDP, MD (2 mi)
- 21090 — Linthicum CDP, MD (2.2 mi)
- 21229 — Baltimore city, MD (3.1 mi)
- 21223 — Baltimore city, MD (3.3 mi)
- 21230 — Baltimore city, MD (3.4 mi)
- 21225 — Brooklyn Park CDP, MD (3.5 mi)
- 21228 — Catonsville CDP, MD (4.3 mi)
- 21240 (4.5 mi)
Areas that include 21227
- Arbutus, MD ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Baltimore Highlands, MD ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Lansdowne, MD ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Halethorpe, MD ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Baltimore County ZIP codes — 54 ZIP codes
- Maryland ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 21227, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 21227 in?
- 21227 is a Halethorpe, MD mailing address. By land area, 55% lies inside Arbutus, 20% lies inside Lansdowne, 15% lies inside Baltimore Highlands and 7% lies inside Catonsville.
- What county is 21227 in?
- 21227 is in Baltimore County.
- What is the population of 21227?
- About 34,907 people (±2,024), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 35,837.
- What is the median household income in 21227?
- $85,986 (±$6,796), compared with $103,678 for Maryland as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 21227?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 21227 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 21227?
- The closest, measured center to center: 21250 (2 mi, Catonsville), 21090 (2.2 mi, Linthicum), 21229 (3.1 mi, Baltimore), 21223 (3.3 mi, Baltimore), 21230 (3.4 mi, Baltimore) and 21225 (3.5 mi, Brooklyn Park).
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