ZIP Code 21087 in Kingsville, MD

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Kingsville, Maryland
City Alias:Bradshaw
Counties:Baltimore County [Primary]
Harford County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:27:52 AM
Population:5,634 [See All]
Area Codes:410 / 443 / 667
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.4474, -76.4183
Land Area:14.634 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 21087 has 5,634 residents and 2,109 households (average 2.67 persons per household). The median age is 50.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.8% male and 48.2% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.2%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.5%, much higher than the state average of 48.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:5,634Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:5,742Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:5,716Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:385.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$124,500Source: Census ACS
Households:2,109Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$505,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.67Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.69Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--5,4765,3915,5415,5845,4765,5595,5485,4075,3945,4375,7405,5975,742
Decennial Census5,451------------------5,634------
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: 50.5

Male Median Age: 49.7

Female Median Age: 51.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1021461641581481351511461741471912852952641741165664
Female1181381591201361101161211411422092433012031831217978
Total220284323278284245267267315289400528596467357237135142
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:5,15492.95%
Black:661.19%
Hispanic:*1873.37%
Asian:701.26%
American Indian:70.13%
Hawaiian:110.20%
Other:500.90%
Total:5,545100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2,91651.76%49.7 years
Females:2,71848.24%51.2 years
Total:5,634100%50.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:5,61497.77%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:480.84%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:671.17%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:131.39%
Total Population:5,742100%
Total Native Population:5,66298.61%
Total Foreign-born Population:801.39%
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


In 2023, the Median household income is $124,500, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $33,607 (37.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,162. Family households earn a median of $153,810 versus $51,293 for nonfamily households (a difference of $102,517). By gender, male median income is $83,472 and female is $75,795, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,677 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 60.9%, which is lower than the state rate (67.2%). The unemployment rate is 1.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (57.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$90,893$92,656$92,738$101,723$103,510$102,932$106,583$115,133$109,338$102,400$106,992$113,472$124,500
Median Family Income$102,128$102,083$102,685$107,407$107,481$110,363$117,344$124,926$124,250$127,794$130,313$136,875$153,810
Median NonFamily Income$42,105$49,875$45,250$44,485$37,159$36,184$42,500$43,846$55,708$38,182$0$0$51,293
Median Male Income$57,500$63,000$64,792$66,411$75,015$71,786$74,063$71,328$75,438$71,307$75,366$80,300$83,472
Median Female Income$54,849$56,429$53,170$55,769$53,150$53,529$55,875$65,956$65,417$66,447$70,559$69,350$75,795
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:2,86360.06%
Unemployed:280.59%
Not In Labor Force:1,87639.35%
Total:4,767100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,63957.25%
Service:29510.30%
Sales and Office:53218.58%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2197.65%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1786.22%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,863100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $505,200, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $75,800 (17.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $90,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,662), is down $1,320 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,893. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.20% (62.19% with a mortgage, 37.81% free-and-clear) and renters 7.80% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.89%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$429,400$434,500$391,400$380,700$385,700$395,400$392,900$408,800$414,900$421,200$421,000$472,700$505,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:9657.49%
$1,000 to $1,499:52.99%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:3219.16%
$2,500 to $2,999:95.39%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2514.97%
Total:167100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,320$1,335$1,335$1,332$1,229$0$2,344$2,365$1,893$1,618$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,22757.34%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):74634.86%
Renter Occupied:1677.80%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,140100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,14095.11%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1104.89%
Total Housing Units:2,250100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,14595.33%
Multi-Family Units:90.40%
Other Units:964.27%
Total Housing Units:2,250100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 45.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 95.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), up 1.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.25%). College enrollment is 27.59%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:160.37%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1874.28%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,17826.96%
Some college, no degree:74317.01%
Associate's degree:2385.45%
Bachelor's degree:1,12825.82%
Graduate or professional degree:87920.12%
Total:4,369100%
High school or higher:4,16695.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,00745.94%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:4,62368.11%
Public Insurance:1,84927.24%
No Insurance:3164.66%
Total:6,788100%
Has Health Insurance:6,47295.34%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty2.1%1.6%1.3%1.2%0.6%2.7%3.4%2.8%2.8%5.3%3.8%3.5%3.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:796.51%
Kindergarten:746.10%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):52543.25%
High school (grades 9-12):20116.56%
College or graduate school:33527.59%
Total:1,214100%
Early Childhood:15312.60%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):80065.90%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 21087 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 122 business establishments, employing about 942 people with an annual payroll of $70,238,000. USPS data shows 2,141 residential mailboxes and 48 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,141Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:48Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,452Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,111Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:122Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$15,399,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$70,238,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:942Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 21087 is located in Baltimore County, Maryland, within the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12580) and Maryland's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,839,409 people, about 0.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 21087. It covers 14.634 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.143 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
Land Area:14.634 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.143 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3977.06 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Baltimore, MD PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2444350Source: Census
Place Name:Kingsville CDP; MarylandSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


21088 | | 21085

Schools in ZIP Code 21087


ZIP Code 21087 is in the Baltimore County Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Kingsville Elementary 7300 Sunshine Ave
Kingsville, MD 21087
District: Baltimore County Public Schools
St Pauls Lutheran School 12022 Jerusalem Rd
Kingsville, MD 21087
District: Private School
Open Bible Christian Academy 13 Open Bible Way
Kingsville, MD 21087
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 21087


Strayer University-White Marsh Campus 9920 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21236
Type: Post Secondary
Aveda Institute-Maryland 227 Archer St
Bel Air, MD 21014-3639
Type: Post Secondary
Community College Of Baltimore County 7201 Rossville Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21237
Type: Post Secondary
Goucher College 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd
Baltimore, MD 21204-2794
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis Institute-Towson 700 York Road
Towson, MD 21204-9840
Type: Post Secondary
Harford Community College 401 Thomas Run Rd
Bel Air, MD 21015-1698
Type: Post Secondary

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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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