21043 ZIP Code
Ellicott City, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21043 |
| City/Town: | Ellicott City |
| County: | Howard |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 47,309 |
| Median Household Income: | $145,000 |
| Per Capita Income: | $80,460 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,992 |
| Median Home Value: | $579,600 |
| Land Area: | 17.1 sq miles
44.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2558, -76.8015 |
Population Information (21043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 47,309 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,253 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,056 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,499 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,785 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,587 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,492 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,465 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,789 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,865 | 16.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,051 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,948 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,595 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,563 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,952 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 718 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $579,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,883 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,992 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,340 | 96.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 652 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,925 | 68.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,415 | 31.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,481 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 847 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 682 | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,587 | 11.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,834 | 12.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,861 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,845 | 31.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10,825 | 34.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 65.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21043 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $145,000 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $174,818 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $174,234 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $80,460 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,784 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,658 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 905 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,880 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,913 | 72.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,790 | 23.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 909 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 46 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,398 | 51.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,610 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 106 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 11,708 | 24.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,370 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,117 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,589 | 5.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,792 | 5.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 481 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 217 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 69 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,025 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21043 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 647 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 211 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 392 | 2.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 613 | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 853 | 4.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,765 | 10.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,908 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,468 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,899 | 16.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 5,584 | 32.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21043 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,318 | 70.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,311 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 384 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 130 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 547 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,892 | 19.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21043 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 853 | 3.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,502 | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 362 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,577 | 6.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 776 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 643 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,691 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,616 | 22.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,455 | 26.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,572 | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 905 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,687 | 10.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.6% | 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 (21043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,272 | 95.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 40,425 | 85.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,784 | 20.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,606 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21043 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,796 | 85.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,060 | 23.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,893 | 22.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 308 | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 246 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 700 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21043 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,091 | 45.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,875 | 21.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 73 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 55 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,256 | 12.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,723 | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,897 | 10.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 22 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21043 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 89 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,896 | 16.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,036 | 16.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,366 | 29.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,981 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 927 | 5.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,181 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 751 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 190 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 575 | 3.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21043 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 182 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,881 | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,181 | 23.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,056 | 28.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,938 | 27.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,754 | 9.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21043 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,076 | 52.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 220 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,482 | 43.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 413 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 61 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21043 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 701 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,760 | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,081 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,798 | 21.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21043 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 147 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 43 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 15 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 81 | 0.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 970 | 8.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,039 | 25.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 7,270 | 61.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 360 | 3.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21043 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,124 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $933 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,883 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (21043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,340 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,440 | 60.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,671 | 32.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,294 | 13.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,841 | 22.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,361 | 42.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,322 | 24.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.71 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21043 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,238 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,543 | 30.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,058 | 60.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 308 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,131 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,700 | 25.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21043 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,178 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 695 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 817 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,787 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,106 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,773 | 26.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,853 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,754 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,878 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,438 | 7.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 245 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,495 | 43.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,698 | 49.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21043 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,283 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,613 | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,265 | 40.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,801 | 49.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 924 | 16.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 547 | 9.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21043 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,576 | 75.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,147 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 11,733 | 1022.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 11,733 | 1022.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 11,733 | 1022.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,063 | 92.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 714 | 62.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 20 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,788 | 155.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 104 | 9.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21043 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,810 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,924 | 69.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13,886 | 31.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,129 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,670 | 8.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6,281 | 14.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,806 | 4.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21043 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,340 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,969 | 97.9% | 89.4% |
Ellicott City, MD21043