21050 ZIP Code
Forest Hill, Maryland
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21050 |
| City/Town: | Forest Hill |
| County: | Harford |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,076 |
| Median Household Income: | $117,551 |
| Per Capita Income: | $60,321 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,436 |
| Median Home Value: | $416,100 |
| Land Area: | 29.0 sq miles
75.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.5853, -76.3922 |
Population Information (21050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,076 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,239 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,837 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 728 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,401 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,493 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,283 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 931 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,460 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,291 | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,533 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,453 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,038 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,825 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,159 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 481 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $416,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,623 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,436 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,331 | 98.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 105 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,688 | 89.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 643 | 10.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,240 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 208 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 356 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,833 | 23.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,002 | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,270 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,346 | 27.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,225 | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21050 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $117,551 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $141,282 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $140,325 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $60,321 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,376 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,088 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 264 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,813 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,969 | 76.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,759 | 19.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 360 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,055 | 94.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 227 | 1.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 226 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 130 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 432 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 276 | 1.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 225 | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 58 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 138 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21050 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 170 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 89 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 208 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 240 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 441 | 7.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 668 | 10.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 818 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,245 | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,099 | 17.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,353 | 21.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21050 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,487 | 82.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 539 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 24 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 30 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 847 | 9.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21050 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 97 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 646 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 577 | 6.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 366 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,055 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 408 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 61 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 669 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,127 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,311 | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 554 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 398 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 819 | 9.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.3% | 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 (21050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,491 | 96.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,578 | 86.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,697 | 26.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 398 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21050 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,018 | 79.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,049 | 32.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,727 | 27.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 211 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 94 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 129 | 2.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21050 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,512 | 70.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,040 | 16.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 9 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 10 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 236 | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 482 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 138 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21050 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 187 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,421 | 22.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,273 | 35.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 727 | 11.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 621 | 9.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 639 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 149 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 59 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 348 | 5.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21050 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 28 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 145 | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 857 | 13.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,285 | 35.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,525 | 39.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 596 | 9.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21050 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,279 | 51.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 431 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,700 | 26.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 783 | 12.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 88 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21050 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 135 | 2.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,397 | 22.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,790 | 44.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,009 | 31.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21050 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 71 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 42 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 8 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 211 | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 867 | 15.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,768 | 48.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,678 | 29.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 43 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21050 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,317 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $674 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,623 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.92 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (21050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,331 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,275 | 67.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,862 | 29.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 776 | 12.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,129 | 17.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,210 | 34.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,271 | 35.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.82 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21050 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,242 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,933 | 26.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,558 | 62.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 292 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 394 | 5.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,417 | 19.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21050 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,900 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 127 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 197 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,543 | 51.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,092 | 22.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 941 | 19.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,632 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 880 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,889 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,712 | 9.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 187 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 549 | 32.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 976 | 57.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21050 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,487 | 91.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,416 | 7.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,005 | 71.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 362 | 25.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 106 | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 49 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21050 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,594 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 136 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 482 | 354.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 482 | 354.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 482 | 354.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 258 | 189.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 77 | 56.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21050 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,348 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,704 | 96.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 644 | 3.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 179 | 1.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 326 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 120 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21050 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,331 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,113 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Forest Hill, MD21050