21787 ZIP Code
Taneytown, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21787 |
| City/Town: | Taneytown |
| County: | Carroll |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,879 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,669 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,021 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,487 |
| Median Home Value: | $321,400 |
| Land Area: | 61.1 sq miles
158.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.6776, -77.1726 |
Population Information (21787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,879 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,419 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,460 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 572 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 815 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 676 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 771 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 680 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,026 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,218 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,364 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 873 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 600 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,428 | 13.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 794 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 62 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $321,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $853 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,487 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,228 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 259 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,387 | 80.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 841 | 19.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,365 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 91 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 409 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,937 | 39.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,566 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 799 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 930 | 12.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 633 | 8.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21787 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,669 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,911 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $102,137 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,021 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,314 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,097 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 191 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,302 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,082 | 80.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 921 | 18.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 94 | 1.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,811 | 90.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 734 | 6.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 82 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 11 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 241 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 136 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 472 | 4.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 72 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 389 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21787 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 170 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 42 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 425 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 72 | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 443 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 723 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 671 | 15.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 897 | 21.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 458 | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 327 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21787 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,842 | 75.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 534 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 63 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 40 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 75 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 447 | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21787 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 64 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 485 | 9.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 460 | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 149 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 588 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 206 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 78 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 286 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 663 | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,363 | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 301 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 177 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 277 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.0% | 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 (21787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,394 | 95.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,366 | 76.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,150 | 38.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 392 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21787 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,105 | 73.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,722 | 40.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,272 | 30.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 135 | 3.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 89 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 365 | 8.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21787 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,325 | 74.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 674 | 15.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 73 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 318 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 57 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 40 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21787 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 86 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 334 | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 816 | 18.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 576 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 713 | 15.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 598 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 197 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 306 | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 83 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 778 | 17.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21787 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 40 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 304 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 626 | 14.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,220 | 49.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 987 | 22.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 310 | 6.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21787 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 312 | 7.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 228 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,867 | 67.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 559 | 13.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 226 | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21787 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 45 | 1.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,283 | 30.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,665 | 39.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,235 | 29.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21787 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 76 | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 228 | 6.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 209 | 6.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 930 | 27.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,592 | 47.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 313 | 9.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21787 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,004 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $597 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $853 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.73 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.87 | 2.38 |
Households (21787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,228 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,331 | 55.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 885 | 20.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 722 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 921 | 21.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,361 | 32.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,573 | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21787 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,386 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,282 | 29.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,472 | 56.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 208 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 344 | 7.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,128 | 25.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21787 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,584 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 108 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 239 | 9.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,061 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 679 | 26.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 497 | 19.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,294 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 717 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,786 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,311 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 251 | 19.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 651 | 49.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 409 | 31.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21787 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,861 | 90.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 921 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 450 | 48.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 471 | 51.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 161 | 17.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21787 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,482 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 44 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 397 | 902.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 397 | 902.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 397 | 902.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 67 | 152.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 162 | 368.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 102 | 231.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21787 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,307 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,745 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 562 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 151 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 233 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 60 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 118 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21787 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,228 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,868 | 91.5% | 89.4% |
Taneytown, MD21787