Zip code 21053: Freeland, Maryland

Q: What city is zip code 21053?

21053 is assigned to Freeland, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 21053 in?

21053 is in Baltimore County, Maryland.

Q: What is the population of 21053?

About 2,929 people live in 21053, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 21053?

The median household income in 21053 is $89,497.

Q: What zip codes are near 21053?

The closest zip codes to 21053 are 21105, 21120, 17355, 17349, 17361.

Residential delivery areaBaltimore CountyEastern Time

Population

2,929

Median household income

$89K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$408K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

22 sq mi

135 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 21053

21053 is a small-town zip code in Freeland, Maryland (Baltimore County), covering 22 sq mi of land. About 2,929 people live here, or 135 per square mile. The median resident is 44.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $89,497 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $408,300, or 4.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 34.7 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; management; and construction and repair.

How 21053 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate89.3%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%123rd of 441 in MD
Veterans10.8%
92nd
U.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%83rd of 446 in MD
Average commute34.7 min
91st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MD 31.1 min130th of 421 in MD
Residents 65 and older24%
90th
U.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%91st of 446 in MD
Tech workers6.5%
88th
U.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%148th of 444 in MD
Median age44.5
84th
U.S. 38.9 · MD 39.4152nd of 446 in MD
Median earnings per worker$62,500
80th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · MD $61,200213th of 443 in MD
Per capita income$54,388
78th
U.S. $44,673 · MD $52,979199th of 446 in MD
Rent-burdened renters56.9%
73rd
U.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%121st of 404 in MD
Housing vacancy9.6%
69th
U.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%133rd of 441 in MD
Median home value$408,300
63rd
U.S. $332,700 · MD $419,900221st of 421 in MD
Bachelor's degree or higher38.2%
62nd
U.S. 35.7% · MD 43.4%215th of 445 in MD
Median household income$89,497
61st
U.S. $80,734 · MD $103,678261st of 414 in MD
Work from home13.6%
54th
U.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%279th of 444 in MD
Income inequality (Gini)0.439
54th
U.S. 0.483 · MD 0.456111th of 438 in MD
Broadband access91.4%
44th
U.S. 91% · MD 92.4%269th of 441 in MD
Healthcare workers8.7%
38th
U.S. 9.7% · MD 9%194th of 444 in MD
Residents under 1819.8%
30th
U.S. 22% · MD 22.2%288th of 446 in MD
Government workers9.9%
18th
U.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%406th of 444 in MD
Population density135/sq mi
16th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi326th of 446 in MD
Poverty rate5.1%
12th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%274th of 441 in MD
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%365th of 446 in MD
Uninsured rate2.2%
6th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%317th of 444 in MD
Population2,929
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,011276th of 446 in MD
Diversity index11.6
5th
U.S. 61.4 · MD 67.7399th of 446 in MD
Unemployment rate1.2%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%366th of 444 in MD
Self-employed workers2.9%
1st
U.S. 10% · MD 8.7%406th of 444 in MD

Measure	21053	Baltimore	MD	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MD
Homeownership rateStrength	89.3%	66.4%	67.6%	65.2%	95th	123rd of 441
Veterans	10.8%	5.8%	6.8%	6.2%	92nd	83rd of 446
Average commuteWeakness	34.7 min	28 min	31.1 min	26.4 min	91st	130th of 421
Residents 65 and older	24%	18.1%	16.7%	17.2%	90th	91st of 446
Tech workers	6.5%	5.2%	6.4%	3.8%	88th	148th of 444
Median age	44.5	39.7	39.4	38.9	84th	152nd of 446
Median earnings per workerStrength	$62,500	$57,592	$61,200	$49,666	80th	213th of 443
Per capita income	$54,388	$49,074	$52,979	$44,673	78th	199th of 446
Rent-burdened renters	56.9%	54.2%	51.5%	51.1%	73rd	121st of 404
Housing vacancy	9.6%	5.1%	7.7%	10.1%	69th	133rd of 441
Median home value	$408,300	$349,300	$419,900	$332,700	63rd	221st of 421
Bachelor's degree or higher	38.2%	42.3%	43.4%	35.7%	62nd	215th of 445
Median household income	$89,497	$91,768	$103,678	$80,734	61st	261st of 414
Work from home	13.6%	16.5%	19.3%	15.1%	54th	279th of 444
Income inequality (Gini)	0.439	0.458	0.456	0.483	54th	111th of 438
Broadband access	91.4%	91.4%	92.4%	91%	44th	269th of 441
Healthcare workers	8.7%	10.8%	9%	9.7%	38th	194th of 444
Residents under 18	19.8%	21.9%	22.2%	22%	30th	288th of 446
Government workers	9.9%	19.1%	22.5%	14.5%	18th	406th of 444
Population density	135/sq mi	1,422/sq mi	639/sq mi	95/sq mi	16th	326th of 446
Poverty rateStrength	5.1%	9.8%	9.4%	12.5%	12th	274th of 441
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	13.2%	16.6%	14.1%	10th	365th of 446
Uninsured rateStrength	2.2%	5.4%	6.3%	8.4%	6th	317th of 444
Population	2,929	850,796	6,206,011	334,922,499	5th	276th of 446
Diversity index	11.6	63.6	67.7	61.4	5th	399th of 446
Unemployment rateStrength	1.2%	4.9%	4.9%	5.2%	2nd	366th of 444
Self-employed workers	2.9%	8.2%	8.7%	10%	1st	406th of 444

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

45–54

16%

55–64

11%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

44.5

Under 18

19.8%

65 and over

24%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black1.0%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

11.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

64.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,191
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 62.1%
Married couples: 48.4%
Living alone: 30.7%
Veterans (of adults): 10.8%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

10%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

16%

$200k+

17%

Median household income

21053

$89,497

Baltimore Co.

$91,768

Maryland

$103,678

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$54,388

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

33.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.439

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

21053

$408,300

Baltimore Co.

$349,300

Maryland

$419,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

21053

—

Baltimore Co.

$1,627

Maryland

$1,705

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,318
Owner-occupied: 89.3%
Vacant: 9.6%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 7.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 4.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

10%

20–29

17%

30–44

44%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

34.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

15%

Management

12%

Construction and repair

11%

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Computer and math

Sales

Business and finance

Office and admin

Engineering and science

Production

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

15%

Other services

13%

Retail

12%

Manufacturing

12%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Education

Admin, support and management

Information

Public administration

Wholesale

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$62,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	21053	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$105,972	$74,888
Service	$11,719	$26,804
Sales and office	$65,972	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$64,375	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,144	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

27%

Some college

18%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

16%

High school graduate or higher: 95%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 38.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 16.1%
Households with broadband: 91.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68%
No internet access: 7.6%
Without health insurance: 2.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Freeland
State: Maryland
County: Baltimore County
Center point: 39.6968° N, 76.7147° W
Land area: 22 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 21053

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
21105	Maryland Line, MD	3.6 mi	36	—	—
21120	Parkton, MD	4.1 mi	7,440	$162,052	$580,900
17355	Railroad, PA	4.5 mi	322	—	$221,400
17349	New Freedom, PA	4.6 mi	8,254	$120,618	$368,900
17361	Shrewsbury, PA	5.2 mi	6,156	$104,958	$297,900
17327	Glen Rock, PA	6.1 mi	7,828	$101,106	$315,700
21088	Lineboro, MD · PO box	7 mi	—	—	—
21102	Manchester, MD	7.1 mi	12,162	$135,069	$392,800
21074	Hampstead, MD	8.4 mi	14,777	$108,536	$378,100
21161	White Hall, MD	8.4 mi	5,221	$108,094	$472,600
17363	Stewartstown, PA	8.4 mi	8,553	$107,386	$320,100
17329	Glenville, PA	8.5 mi	2,999	$121,309	$331,000

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Questions about 21053

What city is zip code 21053?

21053 is assigned to Freeland, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 21053 in?

21053 is in Baltimore County, Maryland.

What is the population of 21053?

About 2,929 people live in 21053, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 21053 in?

21053 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 21053?

The median household income in 21053 is $89,497.

What zip codes are near 21053?

The closest zip codes to 21053 are 21105, 21120, 17355, 17349, 17361.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21053, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.