21236 ZIP Code — Nottingham, MD
Baltimore County, Maryland
ZIP code 21236 is located in Nottingham, Maryland, within Baltimore County. It covers approximately 8.92 square miles and serves a population of 38,632 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.
About ZIP code 21236
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $289,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $91,855.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
38,632
population
8.92
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21236 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21236
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21236. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Nottingham | Acceptable |
| Nottingham | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21234 Parkville (2.2 mi)
21128 Perry Hall (2.7 mi)
21237 Rosedale (3.5 mi)
21057 Glen Arm (4.1 mi)
21206 Baltimore (4.6 mi)
21162 White Marsh (4.8 mi)
21286 Towson (4.8 mi)
21214 Baltimore (4.8 mi)
21087 Kingsville (5.5 mi)
21239 Baltimore (5.6 mi)
21220 Middle River (5.7 mi)
21251 Baltimore (6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,632 |
| Population density | 4,331 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.92 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3893 |
| Longitude | -76.4883 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 410/443 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.5% | 31.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 30.7% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.3% | 28.5% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
38,632
Population
4,331
People per sq mi
38.6
Median age
$91,855
Median household income
$43,388
Per capita income
$289,400
Median home value
$1,529
Median monthly rent
68.3%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
11,138
Housing units
41.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,133
Under 5
1,211
1,241
5–9
1,327
1,055
10–14
1,128
997
15–19
1,066
1,116
20–24
1,193
2,681
25–34
2,868
2,387
35–44
2,553
2,285
45–54
2,444
1,360
55–59
1,454
1,191
60–64
1,273
1,825
65–74
1,952
965
75–84
1,032
432
85+
463
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,456 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 30,176 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,669 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.7%
Black or African American
19.1%
Asian
15.2%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Other race
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,386 | 55.7% |
| Black or African American | 7,678 | 19.1% |
| Asian | 6,101 | 15.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,631 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,525 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 769 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.5% | 31.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 30.7% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.3% | 28.5% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
5.4%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
22.8%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k+
8.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 13.6% |
| $200k+ | 8.8% |
| Median income | $91,855 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
0.7%
$100k–$150k
2.1%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k–$300k
38.3%
$300k–$500k
40.6%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,529 |
| Owner occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter occupied | 31.7% |
| Vacant | 3.6% |
| Single-family detached | 40.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 18.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.3% |
| Electricity | 48.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 2.7% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,102 | 45.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 888 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,582 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,909 | 31.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,786 | 30.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,887 | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.3% | 31.5% |
| Married | 54.1% | 45.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
23.4%
Some college, no degree
19.1%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
25.6%
Graduate / professional
15.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 519 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 572 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,475 | 39.5% |
| High school | 1,696 | 19.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,545 | 28.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.3%
Professional & management
15.0%
Retail trade
9.7%
Finance & real estate
8.6%
Public administration
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Construction
4.1%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.2% |
| Service | 13.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 20.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
19.8%
18 and over
6.9%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
19.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 22.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 7.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.1% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,681 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.0% |
| Public insurance | 33.7% |
| No insurance | 5.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,288 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 2,531 | 7.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 272 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,352 | 3.7% |
| Other languages | 655 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,029 | 82.9% |
| Born in same state | 31,678 | 82.0% |
| Born in different state | 24,801 | 64.2% |
| Foreign born | 351 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,603 | 17.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,996 | 60.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,921 | 12.7% |
| French | 2,592 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 918 | 2.4% |
| English | 211 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 203 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 157 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 86 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 49 | 0.1% |
| German | 19 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21236
What city is ZIP code 21236 in?
ZIP code 21236 is primarily assigned to Nottingham, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21236 in?
ZIP code 21236 falls within Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the population of ZIP code 21236?
ZIP code 21236 has an estimated population of 38,632 residents, with a density of 4,331 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21236?
The median home value in ZIP code 21236 is $289,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21236?
The median household income in ZIP code 21236 is $91,855, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21236 in?
ZIP code 21236 observes the EST timezone.