21061 ZIP Code — Glen Burnie, MD
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
ZIP code 21061 is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. It covers approximately 12.19 square miles and serves a population of 55,172 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 443/410.
About ZIP code 21061
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $306,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $79,778.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
55,172
population
12.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21061 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21061
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Glen Burnie | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21062 Glen Burnie (0.8 mi)
21240 Baltimore (1.9 mi)
21240 Baltimore (1.9 mi)
21090 Linthicum Heights (3.4 mi)
21060 Glen Burnie (3.5 mi)
21144 Severn (3.9 mi)
21076 Hanover (4.5 mi)
21225 Brooklyn (4.8 mi)
21226 Curtis Bay (5.2 mi)
21108 Millersville (5.6 mi)
21227 Halethorpe (5.7 mi)
21230 Baltimore (7.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 55,172 |
| Population density | 4,526 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1626 |
| Longitude | -76.6399 |
| 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 | 33.6% | 20.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.7% | 36.3% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
55,172
Population
4,526
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$79,778
Median household income
$37,800
Per capita income
$306,500
Median home value
$1,557
Median monthly rent
57.3%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
13,718
Housing units
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,512
Under 5
1,624
1,868
5–9
2,007
1,740
10–14
1,868
1,715
15–19
1,842
1,540
20–24
1,654
4,248
25–34
4,563
3,823
35–44
4,106
3,382
45–54
3,633
1,406
55–59
1,510
1,572
60–64
1,688
2,050
65–74
2,201
1,302
75–84
1,399
443
85+
476
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,674 | 23.0% |
| 18 and over | 42,498 | 77.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,871 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50.4%
Black or African American
25.9%
Two or more races
7.6%
Hispanic or Latino
7%
Other race
4.8%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,902 | 50.4% |
| Black or African American | 15,384 | 25.9% |
| Two or more races | 4,492 | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,128 | 7% |
| Other race | 2,828 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2,348 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 162 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.6% | 20.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.7% | 36.3% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
7.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.6% |
| Median income | $79,778 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k–$300k
36.4%
$300k–$500k
46.1%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $306,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,557 |
| Owner occupied | 57.3% |
| Renter occupied | 42.7% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 47.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 18.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.0% |
| Electricity | 45.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 3.6% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,776 | 39.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,589 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,221 | 19.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,484 | 33.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,674 | 30.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,932 | 26.9% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.7% | 34.9% |
| Married | 45.7% | 39.2% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.6%
HS graduate
33.4%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 753 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 918 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 5,814 | 40.5% |
| High school | 2,758 | 19.2% |
| College / grad school | 4,103 | 28.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.5%
Retail trade
14.0%
Professional & management
12.6%
Public administration
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Construction
6.6%
Other services
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.6% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.6% |
| Government | 21.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.9% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 3.4% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 7.8% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.2 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
16.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.6% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.8% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 64.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,878 | 9.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 40.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.0% |
| Public insurance | 36.1% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 52,036 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 2,386 | 4.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,203 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 425 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 642 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 49,303 | 89.4% |
| Born in same state | 48,309 | 87.6% |
| Born in different state | 34,091 | 61.8% |
| Foreign born | 994 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,869 | 10.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,651 | 45.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,330 | 13.3% |
| French | 4,574 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 1,917 | 3.5% |
| Polish | 394 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 374 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 233 | 0.4% |
| German | 82 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 75 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 67 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21061
What part of Glen Burnie is ZIP code 21061?
ZIP code 21061 covers a portion of Glen Burnie, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County.
What county is ZIP code 21061 in?
ZIP code 21061 falls within Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Does ZIP code 21061 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 21061 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21061?
The median home value in ZIP code 21061 is $306,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 21061?
ZIP code 21061 has an estimated population of 55,172 residents, with a density of 4,526 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21061?
The median household income in ZIP code 21061 is $79,778, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21061 in?
ZIP code 21061 observes the EST timezone.