North East, MD ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve North East, Maryland: 21921 and 21901. Together they are home to 65,041 residents in 24,826 households. That is more than the 4,134 people counted inside North East town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $85,775 in 21921 to $113,719 in 21901.
North East town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,134 |
| Households | 2,034 |
| Median household income | $91,603 |
| Median home value | $292,300 |
| Median age | 40.5 |
| Median rent | $1,329 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 65,041 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 24,826 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $85,775 (21921) to $113,719 (21901) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $94,228 |
| Homeowners | 70.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 42 routes, 26,507 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in North East: 21901 ($113,719)
- Most residents: 21921 (45,527 people)
- Highest homeownership: 21901 (73.1% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 21901 (33.1% of households)
- Most new movers: 21921 (9.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 21901 (38.3 years)
- Highest median home value: 21901 ($367,400)
Every ZIP code in North East
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21921 | Elkton | 45,527 | 17,316 | $85,775 | $330,400 | 69.8% | 31.0% | 9.0% | 27 | 19,472 | 0% of its land |
| 21901 | North East | 19,514 | 7,510 | $113,719 | $367,400 | 73.1% | 33.1% | 8.4% | 15 | 8,370 | 4% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for North East when at least 10% of its land lies inside North East town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is North East. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside North East.
Counties
- Cecil County — 15 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Elkton — 1 ZIP code
Price a mailing to North East ZIP codes
EDDM guides
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in North East, MD?
- 21921 and 21901. A ZIP code is listed for North East when at least 10% of its land lies inside North East town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is North East.
- What is the population of North East, MD?
- The Census Bureau counts 4,134 residents inside North East town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve North East hold 65,041 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in North East, MD?
- $91,603 inside North East town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $85,775 to $113,719.
- Which North East ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 21901, at $113,719, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in North East, MD?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 42 carrier routes reaching 26,507 residential and 1,333 business mailboxes.
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