21037 ZIP Code
Edgewater beach, Maryland
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21037 |
| City/Town: | Edgewater beach |
| County: | Anne Arundel |
| State: | Maryland |
| Population: | 21,060 |
| Median Household Income: | $127,554 |
| Per Capita Income: | $64,175 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,611 |
| Median Home Value: | $482,900 |
| Land Area: | 16.8 sq miles
43.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.6 sq miles
11.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9193, -76.5435 |
Population Information (21037 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,060 | -- |
| Male: | 10,569 | 50.2% |
| Female: | 10,491 | 49.8% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 1,411 | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,041 | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,067 | 5.1% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,575 | 7.5% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 912 | 4.3% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,835 | 13.5% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,614 | 12.4% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,973 | 14.1% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,776 | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,380 | 6.6% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,906 | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,106 | 5.3% |
| 85 years and over: | 464 | 2.2% |
Housing Information (21037 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $482,900 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 7.5 | -- |
| Median rent: | $2,073 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 8,611 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,889 | 91.6% |
| Vacant housing units: | 722 | 8.4% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,772 | 85.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,117 | 14.2% |
Educational Attainment (21037 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,054 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 227 | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 865 | 5.7% |
| High school graduate: | 3,513 | 23.3% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,030 | 20.1% |
| Associate degree: | 854 | 5.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,123 | 27.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,442 | 16.2% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.7% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.6% |
Income Information (21037 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $127,554 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $158,611 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $148,579 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $64,175 / yr. |
Employment (21037 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,743 | -- |
| Employed: | 11,010 | 95.4% |
| Unemployed: | 525 | 4.6% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,454 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,833 | 71.1% |
| Government workers: | 2,352 | 21.4% |
| Self-employed: | 825 | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (21037 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,766 | 89.1% |
| Black or African American: | 1,226 | 5.8% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 224 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 26 | 0.1% |
| Two or more races: | 818 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 441 | 2.1% |
| Mexican: | 1,036 | 4.9% |
| Puerto Rican: | 109 | 0.5% |
| Cuban: | 94 | 0.4% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.1% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 820 | 3.9% |
Income Distribution (21037 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 289 | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 103 | 1.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 205 | 2.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 150 | 1.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 408 | 5.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 838 | 10.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 992 | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,784 | 22.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,091 | 13.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,029 | 25.7% |
Commute to Work (21037 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,894 | 71.7% |
| Carpooled: | 420 | 3.8% |
| Public transportation: | 201 | 1.8% |
| Walked: | 208 | 1.9% |
| Other means: | 17 | 0.2% |
| Worked from home: | 2,344 | 21.3% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.4 min | -- |
Industry (21037 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.4% |
| Construction: | 1,211 | 11.0% |
| Manufacturing: | 335 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 302 | 2.7% |
| Retail trade: | 1,229 | 11.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 457 | 4.2% |
| Information: | 305 | 2.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 552 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,912 | 17.4% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,016 | 18.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 665 | 6.0% |
| Other services: | 663 | 6.0% |
| Public administration: | 1,318 | 12.0% |
Poverty Status (21037 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.2% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (21037 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,466 | 97.2% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,909 | 85.0% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,431 | 25.8% |
| Without health insurance: | 277 | 1.3% |
Benefits & Assistance (21037 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,407 | 81.2% |
| Social Security income: | 2,185 | 27.7% |
| Retirement income: | 2,301 | 29.2% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 42 | 0.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 81 | 1.0% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 276 | 3.5% |
Housing Types (21037 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,514 | 87.3% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 793 | 9.2% |
| 2 units: | 38 | 0.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 35 | 0.4% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 64 | 0.7% |
| 20 or more units: | 157 | 1.8% |
| Mobile home: | 10 | 0.1% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (21037 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 77 | 0.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 506 | 5.9% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,546 | 18.0% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,330 | 15.4% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 914 | 10.6% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,274 | 14.8% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,180 | 13.7% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 850 | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 504 | 5.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 430 | 5.0% |
Bedrooms (21037 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 30 | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom: | 142 | 1.6% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,118 | 13.0% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,157 | 36.7% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,407 | 39.6% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 757 | 8.8% |
Heating Fuel (21037 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,172 | 14.9% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 299 | 3.8% |
| Electricity: | 4,696 | 59.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,436 | 18.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 102 | 1.3% |
| Solar energy: | 75 | 1.0% |
| Other fuel: | 87 | 1.1% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.3% |
Vehicles Available (21037 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 193 | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,687 | 21.4% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,495 | 44.3% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,514 | 31.9% |
Home Value Distribution (21037 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 82 | 1.2% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 8 | 0.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 27 | 0.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 173 | 2.6% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 670 | 9.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,640 | 39.0% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,499 | 36.9% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 673 | 9.9% |
Housing Costs (21037 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,629 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $753 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,073 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.70 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 |
Households (21037 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,889 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,631 | 58.7% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,005 | 25.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,039 | 13.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,837 | 23.3% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,672 | 33.9% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,371 | 30.1% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- |
Marital Status (21037 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,026 | -- |
| Never married: | 3,177 | 35.2% |
| Now married: | 4,944 | 54.8% |
| Separated: | 219 | 2.4% |
| Widowed: | 565 | 6.3% |
| Divorced: | 1,859 | 20.6% |
School Enrollment (21037 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,625 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 612 | 13.2% |
| Kindergarten: | 187 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,583 | 34.2% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,386 | 30.0% |
| College or graduate school: | 857 | 18.5% |
Veterans & Disability (21037 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,312 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,571 | 9.6% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,743 | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,136 | 10.3% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 169 | 7.9% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,117 | 52.3% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 850 | 39.8% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21037 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,641 | 88.5% |
| Different house: | 2,276 | 10.8% |
| Same county: | 1,492 | 65.6% |
| Different county: | 726 | 31.9% |
| Different state: | 241 | 10.6% |
| Abroad: | 58 | 2.5% |
Place of Birth (21037 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,257 | 96.2% |
| Foreign born: | 184 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 803 | 436.4% |
| Not a citizen: | 803 | 436.4% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 803 | 436.4% |
| Asia: | 279 | 151.6% |
| Africa: | 80 | 43.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 222 | 120.7% |
| Northern America: | 42 | 22.8% |
Language Spoken at Home (21037 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,649 | -- |
| English only: | 18,329 | 93.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,320 | 6.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 786 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 232 | 1.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 193 | 1.0% |
| Other languages: | 109 | 0.6% |
Computers & Internet (21037 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,889 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,580 | 96.1% |
Edgewater beach, MD21037