ZIP Code 21797, MD
Living in 21797
Bikeability3
Walkability6
Commute10
Public Transit6
Affordability4
Public Safety87
Airports90
Hospitals33
Colleges92
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.9kPopulation+884 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
43%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
78%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate24%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$136kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more32%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$581kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$967Median Monthly Rent+$191 (2010–19)
86%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached94%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas17%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas11%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in 21797
United States45
Maryland43
Baltimore Metro Area76
Howard County27
Property Crime in 21797
United States48
Maryland38
Baltimore Metro Area61
Howard County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 21797
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding63
Tornado19
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 21797, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 21797, MD
Glenwood Academy
1 miles, N
Glenwood Country Day School
2 miles, E
Cornerstone Academy
3 miles, NW
Cornerstone Academy
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 21797, MD
Ner Israel Rabbinical College
17 miles, E
McDaniel College
18 miles, N
Hood College
20 miles, W
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
20 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 21797, MD
Springfield Hospital Center
7 miles, NE
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
12 miles, S
Howard County General Hospital
13 miles, SE
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
14 miles, SW