21040 ZIP Code
Edgewood, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21040 |
| City/Town: | Edgewood |
| County: | Harford |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,110 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,195 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,285 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,948 |
| Median Home Value: | $215,900 |
| Land Area: | 9.8 sq miles
25.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.4299, -76.2836 |
Population Information (21040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,110 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,810 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,300 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,572 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,857 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,827 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,626 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,695 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,640 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,210 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,455 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,353 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,439 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,670 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 541 | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 225 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $215,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,384 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,948 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,414 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 534 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,801 | 72.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,613 | 27.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,533 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 208 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 684 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,612 | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,883 | 29.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,241 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,242 | 13.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,663 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21040 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,195 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,809 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,642 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,285 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,150 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,115 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,023 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,409 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,865 | 75.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,904 | 22.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 346 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,492 | 37.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,885 | 47.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 65 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 372 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 458 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,838 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 822 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,778 | 7.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 449 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 467 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 846 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21040 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 379 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 246 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 307 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 591 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,286 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,116 | 11.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,418 | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,657 | 28.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 809 | 8.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 605 | 6.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21040 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,915 | 75.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,283 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 149 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 69 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 381 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,090 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21040 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 604 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 824 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 243 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,524 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,104 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 286 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 607 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,239 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,543 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 931 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 466 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,736 | 13.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (21040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,337 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,502 | 61.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,774 | 42.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,730 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21040 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,040 | 85.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,297 | 24.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,096 | 22.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 709 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 314 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,566 | 16.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21040 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,246 | 42.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,153 | 31.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 26 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 560 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 385 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 802 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 306 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 442 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21040 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 188 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,606 | 16.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,908 | 19.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,393 | 24.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,021 | 20.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,015 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 422 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 165 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 230 | 2.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21040 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 113 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 787 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,554 | 25.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,855 | 38.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,382 | 23.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 257 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21040 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,649 | 38.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 343 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,838 | 51.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 282 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 269 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21040 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 516 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,522 | 37.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,457 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,919 | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21040 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 644 | 9.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 340 | 5.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 560 | 8.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,335 | 19.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,437 | 35.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,205 | 17.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 280 | 4.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21040 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,552 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $525 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,384 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (21040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,414 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,770 | 40.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,420 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,920 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,803 | 29.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,395 | 36.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,439 | 25.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21040 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,781 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,851 | 39.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,197 | 42.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 495 | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 983 | 10.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,272 | 43.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21040 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,564 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 439 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 314 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,655 | 40.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,420 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,736 | 26.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,044 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,070 | 10.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,067 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,631 | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 345 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,138 | 58.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,148 | 31.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21040 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,821 | 82.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,043 | 16.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,996 | 49.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,933 | 47.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 356 | 8.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 114 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21040 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,817 | 94.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,115 | 4.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,293 | 116.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,293 | 116.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,293 | 116.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 338 | 30.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 402 | 36.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 351 | 31.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21040 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,538 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,933 | 88.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,605 | 11.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,132 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 768 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 202 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 503 | 2.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21040 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,414 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,097 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Edgewood, MD21040