21901 ZIP Code
North East, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21901 |
| City/Town: | North East |
| County: | Cecil |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,938 |
| Median Household Income: | $105,876 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,732 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,974 |
| Median Home Value: | $314,900 |
| Land Area: | 48.5 sq miles
125.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.5831, -75.9668 |
Population Information (21901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,938 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,351 | 51.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,587 | 48.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,636 | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,098 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,735 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,293 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,435 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,247 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,718 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,053 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,171 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,377 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,483 | 7.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 496 | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 196 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $314,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,390 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,974 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,039 | 88.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 935 | 11.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,266 | 74.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,773 | 25.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,741 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 169 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 671 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,660 | 28.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,949 | 23.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,176 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,593 | 20.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,523 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $105,876 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $127,548 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $115,533 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,732 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,666 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,065 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 584 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,647 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,561 | 75.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,231 | 22.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 264 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,424 | 87.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,187 | 6.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 423 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 133 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 754 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 333 | 1.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 466 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 128 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 120 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 218 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21901 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 220 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 212 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 212 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 329 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 405 | 5.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,014 | 14.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 926 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,737 | 24.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 857 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,127 | 16.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21901 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,300 | 72.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,140 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 195 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 256 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,120 | 11.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21901 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 74 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,001 | 9.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 797 | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 374 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,218 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 419 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 267 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 489 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 950 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,216 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 803 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 378 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,079 | 10.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.7% | 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 (21901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,047 | 95.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,872 | 74.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,520 | 32.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 869 | 4.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21901 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,848 | 83.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,853 | 26.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,772 | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 409 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 282 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 999 | 14.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21901 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,443 | 68.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 925 | 11.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 267 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 132 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 264 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 428 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 270 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 245 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21901 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 44 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,154 | 14.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,150 | 27.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,066 | 13.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,281 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 562 | 7.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 414 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 681 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 202 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 420 | 5.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21901 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 60 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 468 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,415 | 17.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,305 | 41.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,288 | 28.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 438 | 5.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21901 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 815 | 11.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,602 | 22.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,057 | 43.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,004 | 14.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 213 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 34 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 246 | 3.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21901 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 413 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,555 | 22.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,894 | 41.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,177 | 30.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21901 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 79 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 26 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 306 | 5.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 455 | 8.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,562 | 29.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,119 | 40.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 640 | 12.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 79 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,979 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $733 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,390 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (21901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,039 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,868 | 55.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,620 | 23.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,052 | 14.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,665 | 23.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,682 | 38.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,589 | 22.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.82 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21901 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,782 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,421 | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,548 | 58.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 94 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 704 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,020 | 26.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21901 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,832 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 306 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 154 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,341 | 48.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,038 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 993 | 20.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,501 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,250 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,916 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,164 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 270 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,279 | 59.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 615 | 28.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21901 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,518 | 87.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,231 | 11.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,069 | 47.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,083 | 48.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 574 | 25.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 79 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,280 | 96.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 115 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 658 | 572.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 658 | 572.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 658 | 572.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 93 | 80.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 65 | 56.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 105 | 91.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 13.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21901 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,302 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,553 | 95.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 749 | 4.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 159 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 236 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 278 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 76 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21901 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,039 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,742 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
North East, MD21901