21074 ZIP Code
Hampstead, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21074 |
| City/Town: | Hampstead |
| County: | Carroll |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,146 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,367 |
| Per Capita Income: | $58,561 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,179 |
| Median Home Value: | $343,500 |
| Land Area: | 37.7 sq miles
97.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.6216, -76.8399 |
Population Information (21074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,146 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,319 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,827 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 955 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 703 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,064 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 854 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 787 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,034 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,728 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,904 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,465 | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,267 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,289 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 822 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 274 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $343,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,064 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,179 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,075 | 98.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 104 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,247 | 86.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 828 | 13.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,783 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 137 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 352 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,143 | 29.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,075 | 19.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,287 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,490 | 23.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,299 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 35.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21074 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,367 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $117,340 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $121,194 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $58,561 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,068 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,651 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 403 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,176 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,776 | 78.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,623 | 18.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 252 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,526 | 89.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 533 | 3.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 369 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 302 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 409 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 548 | 3.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 409 | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 195 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 180 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21074 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 166 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 49 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 207 | 3.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 253 | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 642 | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 990 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 845 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,180 | 19.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 927 | 15.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 816 | 13.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21074 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,081 | 81.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 333 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 85 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 61 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,039 | 12.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21074 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 79 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,070 | 12.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 641 | 7.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 298 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 903 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 306 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 35 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 605 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 982 | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,186 | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 416 | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 399 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 731 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.3% | 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 (21074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,783 | 97.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,200 | 87.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,522 | 23.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 329 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21074 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,856 | 79.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,742 | 28.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,449 | 23.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 90 | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 27 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 280 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21074 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,726 | 76.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 702 | 11.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 160 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 41 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 58 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 222 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 232 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 28 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21074 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 96 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 712 | 11.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,570 | 25.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,056 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,095 | 17.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 596 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 260 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 92 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 702 | 11.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21074 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 28 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 367 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 891 | 14.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,179 | 51.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,313 | 21.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 401 | 6.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21074 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,070 | 17.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 269 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,182 | 52.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,306 | 21.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 146 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 49 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 31 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 22 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21074 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 205 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,594 | 26.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,029 | 33.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,247 | 37.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21074 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 47 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 40 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 108 | 2.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 218 | 4.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,391 | 26.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,662 | 50.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 737 | 14.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 44 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21074 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,999 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $611 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,064 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (21074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,075 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,383 | 55.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,250 | 20.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 826 | 13.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,474 | 24.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,674 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,805 | 29.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21074 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,856 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,701 | 29.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,441 | 58.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 185 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 455 | 7.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,654 | 28.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21074 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,220 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 186 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 61 | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,440 | 44.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 810 | 25.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 723 | 22.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,786 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 769 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,112 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,493 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 290 | 19.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 541 | 36.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 662 | 44.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21074 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,396 | 88.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,465 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 482 | 32.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 983 | 67.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 260 | 17.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,768 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 211 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 378 | 179.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 378 | 179.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 378 | 179.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 51 | 24.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 7 | 3.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 95 | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21074 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,191 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,737 | 96.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 454 | 3.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 164 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 114 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 160 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21074 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,075 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,692 | 93.7% | 89.4% |
Hampstead, MD21074