21087 ZIP Code — Kingsville, MD

Baltimore County, Maryland

ZIP code 21087 is located in Kingsville, Maryland, within Baltimore County. It covers approximately 14.63 square miles and serves a population of 5,597 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.

About ZIP code 21087

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $472,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($113,472) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 21087 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,597

population

14.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21087 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21087

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21087. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kingsville	Acceptable
Kingsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21156 Upper Falls (1.7 mi) 21051 Fork (2.8 mi) 21128 Perry Hall (3.1 mi) 21082 Hydes (3.5 mi) 21085 Joppa (3.5 mi) 21162 White Marsh (4.1 mi) 21057 Glen Arm (4.4 mi) 21236 Nottingham (5.5 mi) 21013 Baldwin (5.9 mi) 21047 Fallston (6 mi) 21040 Edgewood (6.8 mi) 21234 Parkville (7.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,597
Population density	383 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	14.63 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	39.4474
Longitude	-76.4183
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	23.3%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	28.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	20.2%	9.5%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,597

Population

383

People per sq mi

52.4

Median age

$113,472

Median household income

$56,834

Per capita income

$472,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

2,089

Housing units

41.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

125

147

5–9

153

148

10–14

153

15–19

158

20–24

142

25–34

147

349

35–44

360

294

45–54

304

231

55–59

238

333

60–64

345

478

65–74

494

221

75–84

228

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,023	18.3%
18 and over	4,574	81.7%
65 and over	1,502	26.8%
Median age	52.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,337	94.1%
Two or more races	125	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	74	1.3%
Black or African American	63	1.1%
Other race	39	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	0.3%
Asian	14	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	28.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	20.2%	9.5%	13.4%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 6.8%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k+ 23.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	6.8%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
$200k+	23.8%
Median income	$113,472

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 0.3%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 44.9%

$500k–$1M 39.3%

$1M+ 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$472,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	6.0%
Single-family detached	95.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.3%
Median rooms	8.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	18.3%
1950–1959	18.0%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	5.8%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	30.2%
5+ bedrooms	12.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	12.9%
2 vehicles	43.3%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.4%
Electricity	30.2%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Fuel oil	41.6%
Wood	2.6%
Solar	0.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,456	68.1%
Cohabiting couple	65	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	329	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	289	13.5%
Households with children under 18	535	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	925	43.2%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	19.7%
Married	69.0%	64.9%
Separated	1.0%	0.5%
Widowed	2.2%	9.8%
Divorced	7.5%	5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.7%

Graduate / professional 19.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	41.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	87	7.5%
Kindergarten	56	4.8%
Elementary school	502	43.4%
High school	198	17.1%
College / grad school	314	27.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Professional & management 15.1%

Public administration 10.0%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Construction 8.8%

Other services 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Retail trade 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Information 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.5%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	6.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.7

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 15.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.6%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.4%
High blood pressure	34.8%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	8.7%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	18.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	10.4%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	7.8%
No health insurance	7.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	72.7%
Cholesterol screening	94.5%
Teeth loss	7.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	311	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.5%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	12.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,352	95.6%
Spanish	32	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,492	98.1%
Born in same state	5,461	97.6%
Born in different state	4,473	79.9%
Foreign born	31	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	105	1.9%
Not a US citizen	70	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	895	16%
French	671	12%
Arab	142	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	40	0.7%
English	33	0.6%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21087

What city is ZIP code 21087 in?

ZIP code 21087 is primarily assigned to Kingsville, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21087 in?

ZIP code 21087 falls within Baltimore County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21087 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 21087 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 21087 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 21087 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21087 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 21087 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21087?

The median home value in ZIP code 21087 is $472,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 21087 in?

ZIP code 21087 observes the EST timezone.