21784 ZIP Code
Sykesville, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21784 |
| City/Town: | Sykesville |
| County: | Carroll |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 37,219 |
| Median Household Income: | $138,923 |
| Per Capita Income: | $70,148 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,528 |
| Median Home Value: | $459,700 |
| Land Area: | 56.1 sq miles
145.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.0 sq miles
5.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.4011, -76.9737 |
Population Information (21784 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,219 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,409 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,810 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,034 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,438 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,569 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,594 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,909 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,028 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,432 | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,726 | 15.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,544 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,262 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,150 | 8.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,702 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 831 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21784 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $459,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,647 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,528 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,051 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 477 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,389 | 87.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,662 | 12.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21784 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,675 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 387 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 959 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,776 | 18.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,205 | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,029 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,929 | 30.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,390 | 21.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21784 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $138,923 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $160,193 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $156,830 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $70,148 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21784 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,356 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,546 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 650 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,313 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,090 | 72.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,330 | 22.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,058 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 68 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21784 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 30,439 | 81.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,460 | 6.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 184 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,522 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 17 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 436 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,161 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,274 | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,897 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 577 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 493 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 126 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 701 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21784 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 268 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 109 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 348 | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 386 | 3.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 619 | 4.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,080 | 8.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,335 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,004 | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,381 | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,521 | 27.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21784 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,399 | 73.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 845 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 148 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 141 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 115 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,690 | 18.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21784 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 106 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,517 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,175 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 473 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,421 | 7.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 466 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 334 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,634 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,187 | 16.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,026 | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,525 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 777 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,905 | 9.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21784 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.5% | 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 (21784 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,330 | 94.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 32,434 | 87.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,941 | 21.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 868 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21784 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,817 | 82.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,503 | 26.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,441 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 279 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 160 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 338 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21784 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,642 | 78.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,415 | 10.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 120 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 181 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 193 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 521 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 431 | 3.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 25 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21784 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,017 | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,747 | 12.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,866 | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,729 | 20.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,077 | 22.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 787 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 525 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 182 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 538 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21784 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 12 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 548 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,729 | 12.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,089 | 37.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,632 | 34.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,518 | 11.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21784 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,269 | 32.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 479 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,962 | 45.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,083 | 16.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 126 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 72 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21784 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 313 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,526 | 19.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,828 | 44.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,384 | 33.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21784 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 128 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 58 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 71 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 187 | 1.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,000 | 8.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,490 | 48.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,258 | 37.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 197 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21784 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,475 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $695 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,647 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (21784 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,051 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,904 | 68.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,110 | 31.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,244 | 9.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,318 | 17.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,125 | 39.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,761 | 28.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.77 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21784 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,088 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,218 | 28.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,552 | 63.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 386 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 867 | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,381 | 22.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21784 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,885 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 821 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 455 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,813 | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,269 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,527 | 25.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21784 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,330 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,197 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,198 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,430 | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 334 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,411 | 41.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,685 | 49.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21784 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 34,398 | 92.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,467 | 6.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 767 | 31.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,585 | 64.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 324 | 13.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 115 | 4.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21784 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,004 | 94.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 521 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,215 | 425.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,215 | 425.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,215 | 425.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 402 | 77.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 244 | 46.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 342 | 65.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 85 | 16.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21784 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 35,185 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,578 | 92.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,607 | 7.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 769 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 709 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 970 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 159 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21784 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,051 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,570 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Sykesville, MD21784