21236 ZIP Code
Nottingham, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21236 |
| City/Town: | Nottingham |
| County: | Baltimore |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,632 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,855 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,921 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,051 |
| Median Home Value: | $289,400 |
| Land Area: | 8.9 sq miles
23.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3882, -76.4837 |
Population Information (21236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,632 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,668 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,964 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,344 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,568 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,183 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,063 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,309 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,549 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,940 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,729 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,814 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,464 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,777 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,997 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 895 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $289,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,529 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,051 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,481 | 96.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 570 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,568 | 68.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,913 | 31.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,165 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 893 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,459 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,344 | 23.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,177 | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,065 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,965 | 25.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,262 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21236 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,855 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $106,031 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $110,069 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,921 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,938 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,273 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 618 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,113 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,596 | 76.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,053 | 20.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 601 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,386 | 57.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,678 | 19.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 67 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,101 | 15.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 769 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,631 | 4.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,525 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,875 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 347 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 536 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 32 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 960 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21236 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 824 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 409 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 599 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 835 | 5.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,401 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,361 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,052 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,530 | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,105 | 13.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,365 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21236 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,674 | 77.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,456 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 182 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 164 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 318 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,316 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21236 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 822 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,008 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 464 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,964 | 9.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,132 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 343 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,746 | 8.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,035 | 15.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,947 | 29.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,432 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 807 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,543 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% | 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 (21236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,501 | 94.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,954 | 74.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,990 | 33.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,082 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21236 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,175 | 78.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,632 | 29.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,778 | 24.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 785 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 262 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,373 | 8.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21236 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,466 | 40.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4,966 | 30.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 38 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 294 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,055 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,436 | 15.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 715 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 81 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21236 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 308 | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 719 | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,296 | 20.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,797 | 23.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,786 | 23.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,524 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,651 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 507 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 463 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21236 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 280 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,483 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,935 | 24.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,609 | 47.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,403 | 15.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 341 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21236 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,321 | 47.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 149 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,543 | 48.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 424 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21236 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 844 | 5.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,845 | 37.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,956 | 38.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,836 | 18.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21236 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 269 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 76 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 227 | 2.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,113 | 10.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,046 | 38.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,287 | 40.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 543 | 5.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21236 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,843 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $618 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,529 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (21236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,481 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,102 | 45.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,824 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,582 | 16.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,909 | 31.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,786 | 30.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,887 | 31.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21236 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,950 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,135 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,095 | 54.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 354 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,244 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,224 | 34.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21236 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,807 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 519 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 572 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,475 | 39.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,696 | 19.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,545 | 28.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,129 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,681 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,583 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,521 | 11.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 364 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,792 | 39.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,365 | 52.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21236 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,479 | 89.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,985 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,599 | 65.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,364 | 34.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 437 | 11.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 22 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21236 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,029 | 82.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 351 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,603 | 1881.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,603 | 1881.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,603 | 1881.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 383 | 109.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,213 | 345.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 433 | 123.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 2.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21236 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,288 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,548 | 78.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 7,740 | 21.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,148 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,210 | 8.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,133 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,249 | 3.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21236 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,481 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,664 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
Nottingham, MD21236