21044 ZIP Code
Columbia, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21044 |
| City/Town: | Columbia |
| County: | Howard |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 45,100 |
| Median Household Income: | $123,658 |
| Per Capita Income: | $64,126 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,543 |
| Median Home Value: | $514,400 |
| Land Area: | 11.9 sq miles
30.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2053, -76.8787 |
Population Information (21044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 45,100 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,542 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,558 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,853 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,318 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,831 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,704 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,856 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,440 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,557 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,592 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,401 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,523 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,087 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,520 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,418 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $514,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,923 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,543 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,199 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,344 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,993 | 60.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,206 | 39.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,538 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 812 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 530 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,641 | 11.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,133 | 12.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,733 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,977 | 30.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11,712 | 36.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 66.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21044 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $123,658 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $153,214 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $154,464 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $64,126 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,043 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,635 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,156 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,420 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,598 | 71.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,089 | 24.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 948 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,455 | 47.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,984 | 26.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 88 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,653 | 12.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 12 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,173 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,735 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,355 | 7.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,278 | 9.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 577 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 862 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 244 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,595 | 5.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21044 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 557 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 457 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 650 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 641 | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 695 | 3.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,941 | 10.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,062 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,121 | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,470 | 13.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,605 | 25.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21044 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,692 | 67.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,073 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 952 | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 464 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 350 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,036 | 20.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21044 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 40 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 532 | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,231 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 377 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,771 | 7.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 715 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 571 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,463 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,041 | 20.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,659 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,085 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,078 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 3,072 | 12.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.0% | 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 (21044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 42,699 | 94.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 36,151 | 80.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,410 | 29.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,842 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21044 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,222 | 83.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,905 | 27.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,651 | 25.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 692 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 483 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,602 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21044 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,014 | 35.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4,498 | 23.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 155 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 217 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,727 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,162 | 16.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,711 | 13.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 59 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21044 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 58 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,628 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,247 | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,721 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,240 | 26.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,953 | 25.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,298 | 11.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 265 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 17 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 116 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21044 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 290 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,884 | 14.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,869 | 24.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,594 | 23.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,800 | 24.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,106 | 10.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21044 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,462 | 41.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 86 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,110 | 55.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 263 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 162 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21044 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,069 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,276 | 34.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,202 | 45.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,652 | 14.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21044 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 180 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 35 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 41 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 351 | 3.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,224 | 11.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,432 | 31.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,525 | 50.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 205 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21044 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,746 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,075 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,923 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (21044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,199 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,316 | 45.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,126 | 17.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,676 | 14.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,053 | 33.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,630 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,583 | 30.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21044 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,720 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,966 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,076 | 51.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 266 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,155 | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,358 | 35.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21044 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,458 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 642 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 440 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,108 | 35.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,137 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,131 | 36.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,404 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,428 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,541 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,965 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 673 | 13.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,025 | 40.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,267 | 45.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21044 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,099 | 84.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,744 | 15.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,542 | 37.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,869 | 57.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,132 | 16.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 333 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21044 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,586 | 81.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,049 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,514 | 811.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,514 | 811.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,514 | 811.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 895 | 85.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,748 | 166.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,283 | 122.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 123 | 11.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21044 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 43,247 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,292 | 77.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 9,955 | 23.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,700 | 6.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,543 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,057 | 7.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,655 | 3.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21044 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,199 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,959 | 98.7% | 89.4% |
Columbia, MD21044