21226 ZIP Code
Curtis Bay, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21226 |
| City/Town: | Curtis Bay |
| County: | Anne Arundel |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,902 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,500 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,360 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,891 |
| Median Home Value: | $272,300 |
| Land Area: | 9.8 sq miles
25.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.5 sq miles
16.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2089, -76.5629 |
Population Information (21226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,902 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,468 | 41.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,434 | 58.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 413 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 630 | 10.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 316 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 253 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 430 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 811 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 956 | 16.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 630 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 286 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 474 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 534 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 148 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 21 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $272,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,319 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,891 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,518 | 87.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 373 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,628 | 64.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 890 | 35.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,860 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 122 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 403 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 944 | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,022 | 26.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 232 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 734 | 19.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 403 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,500 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,718 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,936 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,360 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,305 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,099 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 160 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,207 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,487 | 80.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 530 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 82 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,388 | 57.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,179 | 20.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 290 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 384 | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 661 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 430 | 7.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 404 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 267 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 111 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21226 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 165 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 82 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 187 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 163 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 282 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 404 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 193 | 7.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 705 | 28.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 252 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 85 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21226 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,524 | 81.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 259 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 158 | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 35 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 169 | 5.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21226 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 36 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 266 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 229 | 7.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 173 | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 497 | 16.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 127 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 29 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 56 | 1.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 382 | 12.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 836 | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 119 | 3.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 163 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 186 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.3% | 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 (21226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,437 | 92.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,884 | 65.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,131 | 36.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 414 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21226 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,978 | 78.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 613 | 24.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 664 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 97 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 45 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 551 | 21.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21226 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 651 | 22.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,685 | 58.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 235 | 8.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 142 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 74 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 71 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 33 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21226 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 223 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 115 | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 645 | 22.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 300 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 77 | 2.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 183 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 302 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 345 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 701 | 24.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21226 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 98 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 221 | 7.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 700 | 24.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,284 | 44.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 568 | 19.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 20 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21226 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 762 | 30.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 27 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,510 | 60.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 162 | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 28 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21226 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 290 | 11.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,045 | 41.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 647 | 25.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 536 | 21.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21226 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 188 | 11.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 120 | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 123 | 7.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 119 | 7.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 381 | 23.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 520 | 31.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 81 | 5.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 96 | 5.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21226 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,683 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $440 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,319 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.97 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.01 | 2.38 |
Households (21226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,518 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 793 | 31.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 269 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 676 | 26.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 876 | 34.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 708 | 28.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 665 | 26.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.46 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21226 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,100 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 751 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,007 | 48.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 58 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 235 | 11.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 824 | 39.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21226 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,662 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 39 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 43 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 909 | 54.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 146 | 8.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 525 | 31.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,309 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 212 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,851 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,022 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 294 | 28.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 496 | 48.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 232 | 22.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21226 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,277 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 530 | 9.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 274 | 51.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 256 | 48.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 188 | 35.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21226 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,448 | 92.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 48 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 454 | 945.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 454 | 945.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 454 | 945.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 27 | 56.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 292 | 608.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 58 | 120.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21226 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,489 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,986 | 90.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 503 | 9.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 364 | 6.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 63 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 76 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21226 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,518 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,336 | 92.8% | 89.4% |
Curtis Bay, MD21226