21074 ZIP Code — Hampstead, MD
Carroll County, Maryland
ZIP code 21074 is located in Hampstead, Maryland, within Carroll County. It covers approximately 37.69 square miles and serves a population of 15,146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 443/410/667.
About ZIP code 21074
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $343,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $96,367. The poverty rate of 3% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,146
population
37.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21074 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21074
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21074. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hampstead | Acceptable |
| Hampstead | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21155 Upperco (4 mi)
21102 Manchester (4.6 mi)
21157 Westminster (8.4 mi)
21053 Freeland (8.6 mi)
21048 Finksburg (9 mi)
21136 Reisterstown (9.3 mi)
21136 Reisterstown (9.3 mi)
21158 Westminster (9.3 mi)
21120 Parkton (9.5 mi)
17329 Glenville (10 mi)
21152 Sparks Glencoe (10 mi)
17327 Glen Rock (13 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,146 |
| Population density | 402 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 013 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 37.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.88 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6142 |
| Longitude | -76.8526 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 443/410/667 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.7% | 23.8% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.1% | 26.3% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.5% | 37.1% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
15,146
Population
402
People per sq mi
40.7
Median age
$96,367
Median household income
$47,536
Per capita income
$343,500
Median home value
$1,064
Median monthly rent
86.4%
Home ownership
3.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
5,351
Housing units
35.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
461
Under 5
494
340
5–9
363
514
10–14
550
413
15–19
441
380
20–24
407
983
25–34
1,051
835
35–44
893
920
45–54
984
708
55–59
757
612
60–64
655
623
65–74
666
397
75–84
425
132
85+
142
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,346 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 11,800 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,385 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 40.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Black or African American
3.4%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
2.4%
Other race
1.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,526 | 86.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 548 | 3.5% |
| Black or African American | 533 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 409 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 369 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 302 | 1.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.7% | 23.8% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.1% | 26.3% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 34.5% | 37.1% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
3.4%
$25k–$35k
4.2%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
15.3%
$200k+
13.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.3% |
| $200k+ | 13.4% |
| Median income | $96,367 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
2.1%
$150k–$200k
4.2%
$200k–$300k
26.5%
$300k–$500k
50.7%
$500k–$1M
14.0%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $343,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,064 |
| Owner occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter occupied | 13.6% |
| Vacant | 1.7% |
| Single-family detached | 76.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% |
| 3 or more | 37.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.6% |
| Electricity | 52.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.4% |
| Fuel oil | 21.5% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| Solar | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,383 | 55.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 392 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 826 | 13.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,474 | 24.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,674 | 27.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,805 | 29.7% |
| Average household size | 2.49 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.0% | 25.2% |
| Married | 58.8% | 55.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
11.9%
Bachelor's degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
12.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 186 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,440 | 44.7% |
| High school | 810 | 25.2% |
| College / grad school | 723 | 22.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.3%
Construction
12.4%
Professional & management
11.4%
Retail trade
10.4%
Public administration
8.4%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Other services
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.0% |
| Service | 12.6% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.3% |
| Production & transportation | 8.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.3% |
| Government | 18.8% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 3.9% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 12.1% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.6 |
Poverty
All people
3.3%
Under 18 years
2.8%
18 and over
3.4%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
4.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.7% |
| Retirement income | 23.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 31.1% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.8% |
| Depression | 18.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 69.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.4% |
| Teeth loss | 8.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 769 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 8.7% |
| 18–64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 and over | 27.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.3% |
| Public insurance | 23.3% |
| No insurance | 2.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,191 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 93 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 34 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 59 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,768 | 97.5% |
| Born in same state | 14,557 | 96.1% |
| Born in different state | 11,098 | 73.3% |
| Foreign born | 211 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 378 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 308 | 81.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,728 | 18% |
| Arab | 1,890 | 12.5% |
| French | 1,794 | 11.8% |
| English | 153 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 140 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 108 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 64 | 0.4% |
| German | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21074
What city is ZIP code 21074 in?
ZIP code 21074 is primarily assigned to Hampstead, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21074 in?
ZIP code 21074 falls within Carroll County, Maryland.
Is ZIP code 21074 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 21074 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21074?
The median home value in ZIP code 21074 is $343,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 21074?
ZIP code 21074 has an estimated population of 15,146 residents, with a density of 402 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21074?
The median household income in ZIP code 21074 is $96,367, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21074 in?
ZIP code 21074 observes the EST timezone.