21017 ZIP Code — Belcamp, MD
Harford County, Maryland
ZIP code 21017 is located in Belcamp, Maryland, within Harford County. It covers approximately 2.68 square miles and serves a population of 6,177 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410.
About ZIP code 21017
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $236,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $96,424. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,177
population
2.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21017 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21017
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Belcamp | Acceptable |
| Belcamp | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21001 Aberdeen (2.6 mi)
21009 Abingdon (2.7 mi)
21040 Edgewood (4.2 mi)
21005 Aberdeen Proving Ground (5 mi)
21015 Bel Air (5.8 mi)
21028 Churchville (6.3 mi)
21085 Joppa (6.4 mi)
21078 Havre De Grace (7.3 mi)
21014 Bel Air (7.5 mi)
21010 Gunpowder (8.1 mi)
21156 Upper Falls (8.6 mi)
21087 Kingsville (9.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,177 |
| Population density | 2,305 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.4753 |
| Longitude | -76.2373 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 410 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.1% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.2% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.5% | 34.2% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
6,177
Population
2,305
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$96,424
Median household income
$44,597
Per capita income
$236,400
Median home value
$1,711
Median monthly rent
69.7%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
1.4%
Unemployment
1,810
Housing units
37.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
160
Under 5
169
152
5–9
160
138
10–14
145
143
15–19
151
261
20–24
276
559
25–34
591
464
35–44
490
341
45–54
361
212
55–59
223
182
60–64
193
209
65–74
221
129
75–84
137
54
85+
56
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,180 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 4,997 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 806 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Black or African American
22.7%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Asian
1.5%
Other race
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,209 | 66% |
| Black or African American | 1,448 | 22.7% |
| Two or more races | 328 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 199 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 97 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 87 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.1% | 25.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.2% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.5% | 34.2% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
6.8%
$50k–$75k
11.2%
$75k–$100k
22.9%
$100k–$150k
29.2%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 22.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $96,424 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
4.9%
$150k–$200k
22.1%
$200k–$300k
49.2%
$300k–$500k
17.6%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,711 |
| Owner occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter occupied | 30.3% |
| Vacant | 0.8% |
| Single-family detached | 23.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 38.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 35.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% |
| 3 or more | 17.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.5% |
| Electricity | 71.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,218 | 47.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 176 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 412 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 761 | 29.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 762 | 29.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 464 | 18.1% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.0% | 39.8% |
| Married | 50.7% | 45.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.6%
HS graduate
24.0%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 248 | 19.2% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 424 | 32.8% |
| High school | 277 | 21.5% |
| College / grad school | 305 | 23.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.6%
Retail trade
15.7%
Professional & management
13.9%
Public administration
11.7%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Construction
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Other services
4.5%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.3% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.3% |
| Government | 27.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.5% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 7.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.2 |
Poverty
All people
3.5%
Under 18 years
0.6%
18 and over
4.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
3.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.3% |
| Retirement income | 15.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 27.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 18.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 18.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 357 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 8.9% |
| 18–64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 and over | 26.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 88.5% |
| Public insurance | 20.3% |
| No insurance | 2.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,848 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 95 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 46 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,596 | 90.6% |
| Born in same state | 5,524 | 89.4% |
| Born in different state | 3,888 | 62.9% |
| Foreign born | 72 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 581 | 9.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 437 | 75.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,300 | 21% |
| French | 521 | 8.4% |
| Arab | 361 | 5.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 47 | 0.8% |
| German | 28 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 15 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 98.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21017
What city is ZIP code 21017 in?
ZIP code 21017 is primarily assigned to Belcamp, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21017 in?
ZIP code 21017 falls within Harford County, Maryland.
What is the population of ZIP code 21017?
ZIP code 21017 has an estimated population of 6,177 residents, with a density of 2,307 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21017?
The median household income in ZIP code 21017 is $96,424, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21017?
The median home value in ZIP code 21017 is $236,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 21017 in?
ZIP code 21017 observes the EST timezone.