21085 ZIP Code
Joppa, Maryland
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21085 |
| City/Town: | Joppa |
| County: | Harford |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,590 |
| Median Household Income: | $100,573 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,911 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,115 |
| Median Home Value: | $323,100 |
| Land Area: | 19.0 sq miles
49.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.4459, -76.3570 |
Population Information (21085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,590 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,047 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,543 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 948 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 894 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 635 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 750 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 855 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,252 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,193 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,534 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,221 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,168 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,717 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 793 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 630 | 3.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $323,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,488 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,115 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,551 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 564 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,230 | 79.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,321 | 20.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,508 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 223 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 653 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,013 | 32.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,830 | 22.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,007 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,104 | 16.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,678 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21085 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $100,573 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $121,580 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,180 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,911 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,354 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,865 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 431 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,503 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,887 | 77.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,681 | 19.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 289 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,773 | 77.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,693 | 16.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 235 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 377 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 489 | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 578 | 3.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 740 | 4.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 148 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 176 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 386 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21085 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 248 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 100 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 226 | 3.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 194 | 3.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 545 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,107 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 820 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,384 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,070 | 16.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 857 | 13.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21085 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,345 | 82.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 461 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 151 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 20 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 41 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 684 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21085 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 20 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 649 | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 703 | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 59 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 930 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 581 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 75 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 626 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,258 | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,120 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 464 | 5.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 486 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 894 | 10.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.3% | 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 (21085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,736 | 94.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,717 | 76.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,720 | 34.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 771 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21085 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,023 | 76.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,132 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,082 | 31.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 309 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 237 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 482 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21085 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,836 | 68.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,390 | 19.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 5 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 80 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 222 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 398 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 16 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 168 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21085 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 330 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,083 | 15.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 677 | 9.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 569 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,244 | 17.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,460 | 34.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 302 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 207 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 243 | 3.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21085 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 75 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 283 | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,412 | 19.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,945 | 41.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,847 | 26.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 553 | 7.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21085 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,652 | 40.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 234 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,633 | 40.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 755 | 11.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 143 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 33 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 54 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21085 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 157 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,584 | 24.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,817 | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,993 | 30.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21085 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 71 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 43 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 99 | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 266 | 5.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,765 | 33.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,549 | 48.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 352 | 6.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 85 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21085 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,924 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $626 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,488 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (21085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,551 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,684 | 56.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,043 | 15.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 990 | 15.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,329 | 20.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,674 | 25.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,111 | 32.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.89 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21085 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,917 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,084 | 30.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,882 | 56.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 210 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 713 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,931 | 27.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21085 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,949 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 241 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 112 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,111 | 37.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 628 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 857 | 29.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,589 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,231 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,507 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,232 | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 136 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,060 | 47.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,036 | 46.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21085 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,901 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,539 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 699 | 45.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 829 | 53.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 377 | 24.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21085 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,007 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 248 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 583 | 235.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 583 | 235.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 583 | 235.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 130 | 52.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 28 | 11.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 199 | 80.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 2.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21085 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,642 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,703 | 94.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 939 | 6.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 462 | 3.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 243 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 118 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 116 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21085 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,551 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,298 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Joppa, MD21085