21052 ZIP Code — Fort Howard, MD

Baltimore County, Maryland

ZIP code 21052 is located in Fort Howard, Maryland, within Baltimore County. It covers approximately 0.40 square miles and serves a population of 438 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 443/410.

About ZIP code 21052

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 $269,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,542.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 21052 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

438

population

0.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21052 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21052

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Howard	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	438
Population density	1,095 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	0.40 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	39.2066
Longitude	-76.4459
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	443/410

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	28.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	15.2%	9.5%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

438

Population

1,095

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$73,542

Median household income

$33,405

Per capita income

$269,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.4%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

136

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	145	33.1%
18 and over	293	66.9%
65 and over	29	6.6%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	438	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.2%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	50.0%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	28.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	15.2%	9.5%	13.4%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 44.8%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	44.8%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	26.4%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
Median income	$73,542

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 56.6%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$269,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.4%
Renter occupied	16.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	66.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	31.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	16.6%
1940–1949	12.3%
1939 or earlier	27.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	45.4%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	56.4%
2 vehicles	20.2%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.2%
Electricity	33.7%
Fuel oil	16.0%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	38.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	10	6.1%
Female householder, no spouse	90	55.2%
Households with children under 18	115	70.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	19	11.7%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.0%	35.6%
Married	69.9%	28.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	22.3%
Divorced	8.1%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 16.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	12.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	48	32.4%
High school	59	39.9%
College / grad school	22	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.4%

Professional & management 26.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Public administration 4.7%

Construction 4.3%

Other services 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	22.6%
Sales & office	39.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.7%
Retirement income	16.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.0%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	65.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.6%
Public insurance	15.3%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	400	91.3%
Spanish	10	2.5%
Other Indo-European	10	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	438	100.0%
Born in same state	438	100.0%
Born in different state	399	91.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	79	18%
Arab	10	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21052

What city is ZIP code 21052 in?

ZIP code 21052 is primarily assigned to Fort Howard, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21052 in?

ZIP code 21052 falls within Baltimore County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 21052 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 21052 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 21052 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 21052 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 21052?

ZIP code 21052 has an estimated population of 438 residents, with a density of 1,090 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21052?

The median home value in ZIP code 21052 is $269,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 21052 in?

ZIP code 21052 observes the EST timezone.