21226 ZIP Code — Curtis Bay, MD
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
ZIP code 21226 is located in Curtis Bay, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. It covers approximately 9.78 square miles and serves a population of 5,902 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.
About ZIP code 21226
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $272,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $71,500. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
5,902
population
9.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21226 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21226
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Curtis Bay | Acceptable |
| Curtis Bay | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21060 Glen Burnie (2.5 mi)
21225 Brooklyn (3.3 mi)
21062 Glen Burnie (4.6 mi)
21222 Dundalk (5 mi)
21230 Baltimore (5.1 mi)
21224 Baltimore (5.2 mi)
21061 Glen Burnie (5.2 mi)
21090 Linthicum Heights (5.7 mi)
21231 Baltimore (5.8 mi)
21122 Pasadena (6.2 mi)
21240 Baltimore (6.2 mi)
21240 Baltimore (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,902 |
| Population density | 603 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.47 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.2070 |
| Longitude | -76.5620 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 410/443 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.7% | 20.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.3% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.5% | 36.3% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
5,902
Population
603
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$71,500
Median household income
$40,680
Per capita income
$272,300
Median home value
$1,319
Median monthly rent
64.7%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
2,001
Housing units
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
173
Under 5
240
264
5–9
366
132
10–14
184
106
15–19
147
180
20–24
250
339
25–34
472
400
35–44
556
264
45–54
366
120
55–59
166
198
60–64
276
223
65–74
311
62
75–84
86
9
85+
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,547 | 26.2% |
| 18 and over | 4,355 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 703 | 11.9% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53.5%
Black or African American
18.6%
Two or more races
10.4%
Hispanic or Latino
6.8%
Other race
6.1%
Asian
4.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,388 | 53.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,179 | 18.6% |
| Two or more races | 661 | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 430 | 6.8% |
| Other race | 384 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 290 | 4.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.7% | 20.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.3% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 36.5% | 36.3% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
6.6%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
28.0%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $71,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.5%
$50k–$100k
7.4%
$100k–$150k
7.6%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k–$300k
23.4%
$300k–$500k
31.9%
$500k–$1M
5.0%
$1M+
5.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $272,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,319 |
| Owner occupied | 64.7% |
| Renter occupied | 35.3% |
| Vacant | 12.9% |
| Single-family detached | 22.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.97 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.7% |
| 3 or more | 21.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.3% |
| Electricity | 60.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 6.4% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 793 | 31.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 173 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 676 | 26.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 876 | 34.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 708 | 28.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 665 | 26.4% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.8% | 33.7% |
| Married | 48.0% | 30.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 10.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 23.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
10.4%
HS graduate
24.5%
Some college, no degree
26.5%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
10.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 39 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 909 | 54.7% |
| High school | 146 | 8.8% |
| College / grad school | 525 | 31.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.0%
Retail trade
16.0%
Professional & management
12.3%
Construction
8.6%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Public administration
6.0%
Wholesale trade
5.6%
Other services
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.3% |
| Government | 17.1% |
| Self-employed | 2.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 5.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 5.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
17.7%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
35.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 59.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 212 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.8% |
| 65 and over | 33.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.4% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,489 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 342 | 6.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 278 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 36 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 28 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,448 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 5,400 | 91.5% |
| Born in different state | 4,127 | 69.9% |
| Foreign born | 48 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 454 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 302 | 66.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,263 | 21.4% |
| Arab | 229 | 3.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 196 | 3.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.7% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21226
What city is ZIP code 21226 in?
ZIP code 21226 is primarily assigned to Curtis Bay, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21226 in?
ZIP code 21226 falls within Baltimore City County, Maryland.
What is the population of ZIP code 21226?
ZIP code 21226 has an estimated population of 5,902 residents, with a density of 604 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21226?
The median home value in ZIP code 21226 is $272,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21226?
The median household income in ZIP code 21226 is $71,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21226 in?
ZIP code 21226 observes the EST timezone.