Zip code for ellicott city maryland

List of ZIP Codes in Ellicott City, Maryland

ZIP Code ZIP Code City Name Population ZIP Code Type
21042
Ellicott City 38076 Non-Unique
21043
Ellicott City 42246 Non-Unique
21045
Columbia 38288 Non-Unique
21163
Woodstock 7026 Non-Unique

Post Office City:Ellicott City, MD (View All Cities)
County: Howard County
Timezone: Eastern (4:05pm)
Area code: 410 (Area Code Map)
Coordinates:39.28, -76.90
ZIP (~6 mile radius)

Cities in ZIP code 21042

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 21042. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 21042 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:Ellicott City, MDUnacceptable:Ellicott

Stats and Demographics for the 21042 ZIP Code

ZIP code 21042 is located in northern Maryland and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 21042 are primarily white. The number of middle aged adults is extremely large while the number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is slightly higher than average. There are also an extremely large number of families and an extremely small number of single adults. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 21042 ZIP code is large compared to other areas of the country.

Population38,076
Population Density1,016 people per sq mi
Housing Units13,587
Median Home Value$561,800

Land Area37.49 sq mi
Water Area0.17 sq mi
Occupied Housing Units13,158
Median Household Income$142,528

Estimated Population over Time

Total Population by Age

Median Age: 44 Male Median Age: 44 Female Median Age: 44


Male Female Total
Under 5 888 772 1,660
5-9 1,477 1,364 2,841
10-14 1,682 1,629 3,311
15-19 1,592 1,420 3,012
20-24 863 714 1,577
25-29 633 609 1,242
30-34 494 628 1,122
35-39 886 1,109 1,995
40-44 1,289 1,580 2,869
45-49 1,802 1,955 3,757
50-54 1,826 1,899 3,725
55-59 1,651 1,677 3,328
60-64 1,336 1,351 2,687
65-69 926 884 1,810
70-74 551 561 1,112
75-79 413 482 895
80-84 267 388 655
85 Plus 178 300 478

Gender

Gender

 Male18,754 49%
 Female19,322 51%

Race

Race

 White28,047 73.7%
 Black Or African American2,211 5.8%
 American Indian Or Alaskan Native56 0.1%
 Asian6,531 17.2%
 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander5 0.0%
 Other Race232 0.6%
 Two Or More Races994 2.6%

Head of Household by Age


Owner Renter Total
15-24 26 42 68
25-34 446 246 692
35-44 1,822 453 2,275
45-54 3,573 318 3,891
55-64 3,090 177 3,267
65-74 1,591 124 1,715
75-84 787 172 959
85 Plus 181 110 291

Families vs Singles

Families vs Singles

 Husband Wife Family Households9,730 74%
 Single Guardian1,220 9%
 Singles1,882 14%
 Singles With Roommate326 2%

Households with Kids

Households with Kids

Average Household Size: 3
 Households without Kids7,726 59%
 Households with Kids5,432 41%

Children by Age


Male Female Total
1 131 136 267
2 190 159 349
3 204 184 388
4 223 183 406
5 262 231 493
6 301 261 562
7 279 284 563
8 278 299 577
9 357 289 646
10 321 297 618
11 317 331 648
12 339 318 657
13 321 352 673
14 384 331 715
15 378 353 731
16 385 354 739
17 385 394 779
18 271 184 455
19 173 135 308
20 153 112 265

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 21042 has a small percentage of vacancies.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 21042 were primarily built in the 1980s. Looking at 21042 real estate data, the median home value of $561,800 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 21042. Rentals in 21042 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. 3+ bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 21042 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Housing Type

Housing Type

 In Occupied Housing Units38,048 99.9%
 Correctional Facility For Adults0 0.0%
 Juvenile Facilities0 0.0%
 Nursing Facilities0 0.0%
 Other Institutional0 0.0%
 College Student Housing0 0.0%
 Military Quarters0 0.0%
 Other Noninstitutional28 0.1%

Year Housing was Built

Housing Occupancy

Housing Occupancy

 Owned Households With A Mortgage8,879 65%
 Owned Households Free & Clear2,637 19%
 Renter Occupied Households1,642 12%
 Households Vacant429 3%

Vacancy Reasons

Vacancy Reasons

 For Rent112 26.1%
 Rented & Unoccupied3 0.7%
 For Sale Only104 24.2%
 Sold & Unoccupied46 10.7%
 For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use49 11.4%
 For Migrant Workers0 0.0%
 Vacant For Other Reasons115 26.8%

Owner Occupied Home Values

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

 Studio Apartment0 0%
 1 Bedroom384 25%
 2 Bedroom582 38%
 3+ Bedroom563 37%

Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities

Cost of a Studio Apartment

Cost of a 1 Bedroom

Cost of a 2 Bedroom

Cost of a 3+ Bedroom

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $142,528 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 21042 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. However, that is not the case in 21042. It has a much lower than average number of people that make it to work in under half an hour. Having to travel to work for over 45 minutes isn't uncommon for people who live here.

For more information, see Ellicott City, MD poverty.

Employment Status

Employment Status

 Worked Full-time with Earnings15,259 50%
 Worked Part-time with Earnings7,076 23%
 No Earnings8,452 27%

Average Household Income over Time

Household Income

Annual Individual Earnings

Sources of Household Income

Percent of Households Receiving Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Investment Income

Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Retirement Income

Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Source of Earnings

Source of Earnings

 Worked Full-time with Earnings15,259 50%
 Worked Part-time with Earnings7,076 23%
 No Earnings8,452 27%

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

 Car, truck, or van17,590 87%
 Public transportation447 2%
 Taxicab0 0%
 Motorcycle0 0%
 Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means286 1%
 Worked at Home1,784 9%

Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)

Schools and Education

Compared to other ZIPs, 21042 has a very small percentage of people that did not graduate high school. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

 Less than High School Diploma762 3%
 High School Graduate6,162 23%
 Associate's degree1,250 5%
 Bachelor's degree9,068 34%
 Master's degree6,085 23%
 Professional school degree1,862 7%
 Doctorate degree1,575 6%

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

 Enrolled in Public School7,367 81%
 Enrolled in Private School1,406 15%
 Not Enrolled in School358 4%

Schools in ZIP Code 21042

ZIP Code 21042 is in the following school districts: Howard County Public Schools and Private. There are 14 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 21042.

Homewood School
10914 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Howard County Public Schools

Burleigh Manor Middle School
4200 Centennial Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Howard County Public Schools

Manor Woods Elementary
11575 Frederick Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Howard County Public Schools

Centennial Lane Elementary
3825 Centennial Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Howard County Public Schools

Dunloggin Middle School
9129 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Howard County Public Schools

Northfield Elementary
9125 Northfield Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Howard County Public Schools

St. Johns Lane Elementary
2960 Saint Johns Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Howard County Public Schools

Triadelphia Ridge Elementary
13400 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Howard County Public Schools

Folly Quarter Middle School
13500 Triadelphia Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Howard County Public Schools

Waverly Elementary
10220 Wetherburn Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Howard County Public Schools

Centennial High School
4300 Centennial Ln
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Howard County Public Schools

Mount Hebron High School
9440 Old Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Howard County Public Schools

Glenelg Country School
12793 Folly Quarter Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private

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What county is Ellicott City Maryland in?

Howard County

What is the wealthiest zip code in Maryland?

10 Richest Maryland Zip Codes.

What is Ellicott City Maryland known for?

Ellicott City is a charming historic community located just west of the city of Baltimore, within the valley of the beautiful Tiber and Patapsco Rivers. The city is best known as the home of the United States' oldest surviving train station, which was constructed as the terminus for the B&O Railroad line in 1830.

Is Ellicott City Maryland nice?

Ellicott City is in Howard County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Ellicott City offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ellicott City there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.