ZIP Code | ZIP Code City Name | Population | ZIP Code Type | ||||
| Ellicott City | 38076 | Non-Unique | ||||
| Ellicott City | 42246 | Non-Unique | ||||
| Columbia | 38288 | Non-Unique | ||||
| Woodstock | 7026 | Non-Unique |
Ellicott City, MD (View All Cities) |
Howard County |
Eastern (4:05pm) |
410 (Area Code Map) |
39.28, -76.90 ZIP (~6 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 21042
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Primary/preferred city:Ellicott City, MDUnacceptable:EllicottStats 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.
38,076 | |
1,016 | people per sq mi |
13,587 | |
$561,800 |
37.49 | sq mi |
0.17 | sq mi |
13,158 | |
$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
18,754 | 49% |
19,322 | 51% |
Race
Race
28,047 | 73.7% |
2,211 | 5.8% |
56 | 0.1% |
6,531 | 17.2% |
5 | 0.0% |
232 | 0.6% |
994 | 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
9,730 | 74% |
1,220 | 9% |
1,882 | 14% |
326 | 2% |
Households with Kids
Households with Kids
7,726 | 59% |
5,432 | 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
38,048 | 99.9% |
0 | 0.0% |
0 | 0.0% |
0 | 0.0% |
0 | 0.0% |
0 | 0.0% |
0 | 0.0% |
28 | 0.1% |
Year Housing was Built
Housing Occupancy
Housing Occupancy
8,879 | 65% |
2,637 | 19% |
1,642 | 12% |
429 | 3% |
Vacancy Reasons
Vacancy Reasons
112 | 26.1% |
3 | 0.7% |
104 | 24.2% |
46 | 10.7% |
49 | 11.4% |
0 | 0.0% |
115 | 26.8% |
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
0 | 0% |
384 | 25% |
582 | 38% |
563 | 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
15,259 | 50% |
7,076 | 23% |
8,452 | 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
15,259 | 50% |
7,076 | 23% |
8,452 | 27% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
17,590 | 87% |
447 | 2% |
0 | 0% |
0 | 0% |
286 | 1% |
1,784 | 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
762 | 3% |
6,162 | 23% |
1,250 | 5% |
9,068 | 34% |
6,085 | 23% |
1,862 | 7% |
1,575 | 6% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
7,367 | 81% |
1,406 | 15% |
358 | 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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