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Howard County
West Friendship, MD
21794
21794 ZIP Code — West Friendship, MD
Howard County, Maryland
ZIP code 21794 is located in
West Friendship ,
Maryland ,
within Howard County .
It covers approximately 8.16 square miles and serves a population of
2,309 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 443/410/667 .
About ZIP code 21794
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 $935,900.
The gap between median ($191,458) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% 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 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 21794 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,309
Population density
283 / sq mi
State FIPS
24
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
8.16 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
39.2926
Longitude
-76.9733
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
443/410/667
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
9.1%
17.1%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
10.5%
22.9%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
30.6%
34.8%
30.1%
Over $200k
49.8%
25.2%
13.4%
Demographics & statistics
$191,458
Median household income
$935,900
Median home value
61.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 517 22.4% 18 and over 1,792 77.6% 65 and over 405 17.5% Median age 43.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.7%
Group Count % White 1,541 64.5% Asian 512 21.4% Two or more races 144 6% Black or African American 112 4.7% Hispanic or Latino 81 3.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
9.1%
17.1%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
10.5%
22.9%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
30.6%
34.8%
30.1%
Over $200k
49.8%
25.2%
13.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.5% $10k–$15k 1.7% $25k–$35k 5.8% $35k–$50k 0.5% $50k–$75k 13.2% $75k–$100k 1.6% $100k–$150k 8.5% $150k–$200k 16.8% $200k+ 48.4% Median income $191,458
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $935,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 99.5% Renter occupied 0.5% 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) 2.96
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.1% 2000–2009 25.2% 1990–1999 26.6% 1980–1989 22.5% 1970–1979 5.4% 1960–1969 1.3% 1950–1959 1.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 7.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.5% 2 bedrooms 1.3% 3 bedrooms 25.6% 4 bedrooms 45.7% 5+ bedrooms 26.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 13.7% 2 vehicles 26.6% 3 or more 58.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 37.4% Electricity 32.0% Propane / LP gas 8.8% Fuel oil 11.0% Wood 7.1% Solar 2.1% No fuel used 0.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 558 72.2% Cohabiting couple 16 2.1% Male householder, no spouse 47 6.1% Female householder, no spouse 152 19.7% Households with children under 18 285 36.9% Households with seniors (65+) 238 30.8% Average household size 2.95
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 41.4% 10.1% Married 56.5% 70.7% Separated 1.2% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 8.9% Divorced 0.9% 10.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
37.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.2% Bachelor's or higher 61.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 9 1.6% Kindergarten 15 2.6% Elementary school 253 43.7% High school 166 28.7% College / grad school 136 23.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.7%
Professional & management
25.6%
Public administration
12.8%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Transportation & utilities
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 73.6% Service 7.6% Sales & office 14.0% Natural resources & construction 3.8% Production & transportation 1.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.9% Government 16.4% Self-employed 3.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.1% Carpool 5.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 20.7% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 33.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 22.6% Retirement income 17.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 1.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 25.2% High blood pressure 29.8% High cholesterol 34.9% Diabetes 7.9% Heart disease 4.4% Stroke 2.0% Asthma 8.3% Arthritis 20.6% Kidney disease 2.1% Pulmonary disease 3.8% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 8.6% Binge drinking 13.5% No physical activity 14.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.9% Depression 15.9% Fair or poor health 7.3% Poor mental health 10.9% Poor physical health 6.2% No health insurance 6.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.9% Visited dentist 77.5% Cholesterol screening 94.7% Teeth loss 5.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 140 7.9%
Disability % Any disability 6.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 3.1% 65 and over 27.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 91.0% Public insurance 17.0% No insurance 1.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,220 96.1% Spanish 170 7.7% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 43 1.9% Other languages 127 5.7%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,865 80.8% Born in same state 1,865 80.8% Born in different state 1,210 52.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 444 19.2% Not a US citizen 302 68.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 438 19% French 308 13.3% Arab 216 9.4%
Ancestry Count % Polish 44 1.9% Dutch 7 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.5% Internet access 98.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21794
What city is ZIP code 21794 in?
ZIP code 21794 is primarily assigned to West Friendship, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21794 in?
ZIP code 21794 falls within Howard County, Maryland.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 21794?
62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21794?
The median household income in ZIP code 21794 is $191,458, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21794?
The median home value in ZIP code 21794 is $935,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 21794?
ZIP code 21794 has an estimated population of 2,309 residents, with a density of 283 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 21794 in?
ZIP code 21794 observes the EST timezone.
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