ZIP Code 21042, MD
Living in 21042
Bikeability16
Walkability14
Commute25
Public Transit25
Affordability4
Public Safety85
Airports92
Hospitals35
Colleges94
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
41kPopulation+2.7k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age
72%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
82%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian26%
Black6%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate10%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree40%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$157kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more36%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts71%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service7%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$600kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$470 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198930%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K52%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas54%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 21042
United States45
Maryland43
Baltimore Metro Area76
Howard County27
Property Crime in 21042
United States48
Maryland38
Baltimore Metro Area61
Howard County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 21042
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding47
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 21042, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 21042, MD
Chapelgate Christian Academy
2 miles, N
Resurrection St Paul School
3 miles, E
Glenelg Country School
4 miles, SW
Columbia Montessori School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 21042, MD
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
10 miles, E
Ner Israel Rabbinical College
11 miles, NE
Women's Institute of Torah Seminary
12 miles, NE
Coppin State University
13 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 21042, MD
Howard County General Hospital
4 miles, S
Northwest Hospital Center
8 miles, NE
Springfield Hospital Center
9 miles, NW
Spring Grove Hospital Center
9 miles, E