Essex, MD ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Essex, Maryland: 21221. Together they are home to 43,487 residents in 17,286 households.
Essex Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 40,580 |
| Households | 16,053 |
| Median household income | $67,168 |
| Median home value | $258,900 |
| Median age | 41.8 |
| Median rent | $1,319 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 43,487 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 17,286 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $67,340 (21221) to $67,340 (21221) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $67,340 |
| Homeowners | 62.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 27 routes, 18,571 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Essex
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21221 | Essex | 43,487 | 17,286 | $67,340 | $271,500 | 62.5% | 27.8% | 9.9% | 27 | 19,369 | 62% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Essex when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Essex Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Essex. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Essex.
Counties
- Baltimore County — 54 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Essex, MD?
- 21221. A ZIP code is listed for Essex when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Essex Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Essex.
- What is the population of Essex, MD?
- The Census Bureau counts 40,580 residents inside Essex Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Essex hold 43,487 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Essex, MD?
- $67,168 inside Essex Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $67,340 to $67,340.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Essex, MD?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 27 carrier routes reaching 18,571 residential and 798 business mailboxes.
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