The ZIP Code, Map and Demographics of Halethorpe, MD

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ZIP Code:21227 (Standard)
County:Baltimore County, MD
Area Codes:227,240,410,443,667
Time Zone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:00:00 AM
Population:35,837 (ZIP Codes) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD [Learn More]
Coordinates:39.2409, -76.6810
Land Area:11.33 sq miles (ZIP Code)
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Halethorpe, MD has 1 ZIP Code

ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
21227Standard35,837100.00%Arbutus,Baltimore,Lansdowne
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Population & Demographics

Data labeled as "All ZIP Codes" is a total (or average) for every ZIP Code with Halethorpe, MD assigned by the USPS. The U.S. Postal Service provides a name (and aliases) for every ZIP Code which can include cities, towns, villages, and other incorporated names.

There is currently no matching U.S. Census Place for this geographic area. Many rural areas may have such low population density that they will not be part of any U.S. Census Place.

Total Population:35,837
Total Households:13,220
Total Housing Units:14,075
Average Household Size:2.69
Average Family Size:3.30

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--34,67634,62434,38634,58434,90834,44633,92633,82233,58933,39634,47135,05235,695
Decennial Census33,534------------------35,837------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 35.0

Male Median Age: 33.9

Female Median Age: 36.0

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Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,2821,2691,2449871,2111,5221,6231,4241,0868769401,1171,022766525322208203
Female1,1521,2611,1109621,1171,5961,5661,4521,0359339751,1711,150857654452335432
Total2,4342,5302,3541,9492,3283,1183,1892,8762,1211,8091,9152,2882,1721,6231,179774543635
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
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Population by Race

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White:20,98755.55%
Black:5,84715.48%
Hispanic:*4,82712.78%
Asian:2,6467.00%
American Indian:1970.52%
Hawaiian:140.04%
Other:3,2648.64%
Total:37,782100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.
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Gender Breakdown

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GenderCountPercentageMedian Age
Males:17,62749.19%33.9 years
Females:18,21050.81%36.0 years
Total:35,837100%35.0 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
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Nativity & Citizenship

Native, born in the United States:30,61285.76%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2680.75%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1,8665.23%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,94913.49%
Total Population:35,695100%
Total Native Population:30,88086.51%
Total Foreign-born Population:4,81513.49%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$54,632$55,089$55,168$58,415$60,927$62,354$64,692$65,395$68,323$67,250$71,213$78,626$83,620
Median Family Income$62,201$63,750$65,261$67,577$68,094$70,275$70,980$73,443$76,431$84,576$91,374$105,600$98,186
Median NonFamily Income$38,050$39,783$39,040$42,041$40,168$41,744$40,182$38,551$37,693$37,215$36,479$39,380$55,042
Median Male Income$48,242$46,808$45,025$47,961$46,400$46,237$47,145$48,515$50,463$54,487$57,435$62,280$63,970
Median Female Income$37,899$39,626$39,059$41,818$40,908$39,744$41,098$42,727$44,995$49,543$52,537$59,557$61,447
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
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Employment Status

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Employed:18,30764.33%
Unemployed:7512.64%
Not In Labor Force:9,39833.03%
Total:28,456100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Management, business, science, and arts:7,40840.47%
Service:3,03916.60%
Sales and Office:3,71120.27%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2,00510.95%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,14411.71%
Total Civilian Employed Population:18,307100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$234,600$230,200$222,600$217,300$211,200$207,400$207,400$207,600$213,400$219,100$224,200$259,600$272,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
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Gross Rent Paid

Less than $500:4579.95%
$500 to $999:77316.84%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,65135.96%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,13424.70%
$2,000 to $2,499:48310.52%
$2,500 to $2,999:330.72%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:601.31%
Total:4,591100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$972$980$991$1,040$1,059$1,085$1,097$1,120$1,117$1,109$1,151$1,266$1,347
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
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Housing Occupancy

Owner Occupied (with mortgage): 6,525 47.67%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): 2,571 18.78%
Renter Occupied: 4,591 33.54%
Total Occupied Housing Units: 13,687 100%
Occupied Housing Units: 13,687 95.98%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): 573 4.02%
Total Housing Units: 14,260 100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Less than 9th grade:1,9828.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,8057.29%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):8,16432.97%
Some college, no degree:4,57118.46%
Associate's degree:1,5696.34%
Bachelor's degree:4,03616.30%
Graduate or professional degree:2,63310.63%
Total:24,760100%
High school graduate or higher:20,97384.71%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,66926.93%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Private Insurance:23,65759.33%
Public Insurance:13,55233.99%
No Insurance:2,6676.69%
Total:39,876100%
Has Health Insurance:37,20993.31%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty11.8%11.1%10.3%11.6%10.9%13.1%13.0%12.3%9.3%11.4%10.4%11.0%12.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Nursery School, Preschool:4034.77%
Kindergarten:6277.42%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,41440.42%
High school (grades 9-12):1,73320.52%
College or graduate school:2,27026.87%
Total:8,447100%
Early Childhood:1,03012.19%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):5,77468.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Halethorpe supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 920 business establishments, employing about 20,296 people with an annual payroll of $1,331,534,000. USPS data shows 13,335 residential mailboxes and 1,152 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:13,335Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,152Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:15,700Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:11,120Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:802Source: USPS
# of Businesses:920Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$340,043,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,331,534,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:20,296Source: CBP

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Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Halethorpe, MD is located in Baltimore County, within the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12580) and spans 2 of Maryland's 2nd and 7th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,839,409 people, about 1.3% of whom live in Halethorpe. ZIP Codes here cover 11.333 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.213 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MDSource: Census
CBSA Number:12580Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,839,409Source: Census
MSA:Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV CMSASource: Census
PMSA:Baltimore, MD PMSASource: Census
Land Area:11.333 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.213 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):02,07Source: USPS
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Halethorpe, MD

  1. Linthicum Heights, MD ~2.5 miles
  2. Baltimore, MD ~2.9 miles
  3. Brooklyn, MD ~3.6 miles
  4. Catonsville, MD ~3.9 miles
  5. Elkridge, MD ~4.5 miles
  6. Hanover, MD ~5.3 miles
  7. Glen Burnie, MD ~5.8 miles
  8. Harmans, MD ~5.9 miles
  9. Ellicott City, MD ~6.0 miles
  10. Gwynn Oak, MD ~6.1 miles
  11. Curtis Bay, MD ~6.8 miles
  12. Columbia, MD ~8.1 miles
  13. Severn, MD ~8.3 miles
  14. Windsor Mill, MD ~8.5 miles
  15. Jessup, MD ~8.9 miles
  16. Annapolis Junction, MD ~9.7 miles
  17. Dundalk, MD ~10.0 miles
  18. Pikesville, MD ~10.1 miles
  19. Savage, MD ~10.3 miles
  20. Millersville, MD ~11.4 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov