21153 ZIP Code — Stevenson, MD

Baltimore County, Maryland

ZIP code 21153 is located in Stevenson, Maryland, within Baltimore County. It covers approximately 2.87 square miles and serves a population of 676 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443/667.

About ZIP code 21153

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,045,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 87% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 21153 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

676

population

2.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21153 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21153

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21153. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stevenson	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	676
Population density	236 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	2.87 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.4186
Longitude	-76.7091
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	410/443/667

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.7%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	3.3%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	28.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	32.0%	9.5%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

676

Population

236

People per sq mi

57.8

Median age

Median household income

$122,446

Per capita income

$1,045,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.6%

Home ownership

25.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

259

Housing units

86.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	18.8%
18 and over	549	81.2%
65 and over	284	42.0%
Median age	57.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

Two or more races 6.5%

Asian 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	609	84.2%
Hispanic or Latino	47	6.5%
Two or more races	47	6.5%
Asian	20	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.7%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	3.3%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	28.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	32.0%	9.5%	13.4%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 0.7%

$50k–$75k 7.1%

$75k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 46.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	0.7%
$50k–$75k	7.1%
$75k–$100k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	46.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 47.1%

$1M+ 52.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,045,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.6%
Renter occupied	3.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	30.2%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	22.8%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	23.5%
4 bedrooms	33.2%
5+ bedrooms	43.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	7.1%
2 vehicles	27.6%
3 or more	55.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.4%
Electricity	13.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Fuel oil	56.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	202	75.4%
Cohabiting couple	10	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	56	20.9%
Households with children under 18	68	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	63.8%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.9%	17.9%
Married	82.3%	63.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.0%	9.6%
Divorced	2.8%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 2.9%

Some college, no degree 8.4%

Associate's degree 1.0%

Bachelor's degree 31.0%

Graduate / professional 55.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.0%
Bachelor's or higher	86.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.1%
Kindergarten	7	4.8%
Elementary school	93	64.1%
High school	12	8.3%
College / grad school	30	20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.1%

Finance & real estate 23.5%

Professional & management 10.8%

Retail trade 6.9%

Construction 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Information 2.6%

Public administration 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	72.5%
Service	4.2%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	1.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	2.0%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 25.3%

Under 18 years 63.0%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 20.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.8%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	3.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.2%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	14.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.7%
Depression	16.5%
Fair or poor health	7.8%
Poor mental health	10.8%
Poor physical health	6.1%
No health insurance	5.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	77.4%
Cholesterol screening	95.7%
Teeth loss	5.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.8%
65 and over	21.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.4%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	661	97.8%
Spanish	5	0.8%
Other Indo-European	5	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	623	92.2%
Born in same state	623	92.2%
Born in different state	369	54.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	53	7.8%
Not a US citizen	53	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	61	9%
German	5	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5	0.7%
Norwegian	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21153

What city is ZIP code 21153 in?

ZIP code 21153 is primarily assigned to Stevenson, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21153 in?

ZIP code 21153 falls within Baltimore County, Maryland.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 21153?

87% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 21153 have an older population?

42% of residents in ZIP code 21153 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 21153 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 21153 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21153?

25% of residents in ZIP code 21153 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 21153 in?

ZIP code 21153 observes the EST timezone.