21160 ZIP Code — Whiteford, MD

Harford County, Maryland

ZIP code 21160 is located in Whiteford, Maryland, within Harford County. It covers approximately 15.51 square miles and serves a population of 2,716 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 443/410/667.

About ZIP code 21160

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $355,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $108,424. 41% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 21160 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,716

population

15.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21160 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21160

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21160. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whiteford	Acceptable
Whiteford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

17314 Delta (4.7 mi) 21154 Street (4.8 mi) 21132 Pylesville (5.4 mi) 21034 Darlington (6.5 mi) 21918 Conowingo (7.9 mi) 17321 Fawn Grove (8 mi) 17563 Peach Bottom (8.1 mi) 21050 Forest Hill (9 mi) 21084 Jarrettsville (9.5 mi) 17302 Airville (10 mi) 21028 Churchville (10.1 mi) 17352 New Park (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,716
Population density	175 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	15.51 sq mi
Water area	0.90 sq mi
Latitude	39.6994
Longitude	-76.3169
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	17.3%	25.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	28.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	34.2%	30.1%
Over $200k	21.3%	12.4%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,716

Population

175

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$108,424

Median household income

$46,086

Per capita income

$355,900

Median home value

$1,591

Median monthly rent

77.4%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

875

Housing units

14.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

122

15–19

130

20–24

138

25–34

148

182

35–44

196

185

45–54

199

55–59

229

60–64

246

130

65–74

140

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	477	17.6%
18 and over	2,239	82.4%
65 and over	379	14.0%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Asian 3.2%

Black or African American 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,578	94.9%
Asian	86	3.2%
Black or African American	40	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.3%	25.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	28.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	27.6%	34.2%	30.1%
Over $200k	21.3%	12.4%	13.4%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 2.8%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 20.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	2.8%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	20.1%
Median income	$108,424

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 60.9%

$500k–$1M 17.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$355,900
Median rent / month	$1,591
Owner occupied	77.4%
Renter occupied	22.6%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	10.4%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	22.6%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	15.5%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	6.8%
1939 or earlier	17.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	10.2%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	22.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.1%
2 vehicles	23.7%
3 or more	52.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Fuel oil	43.9%
Wood	3.8%
Solar	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	682	68.5%
Cohabiting couple	69	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	53	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	191	19.2%
Households with children under 18	291	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	306	30.8%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	23.2%
Married	57.8%	60.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	2.5%	10.5%
Divorced	7.8%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 18.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.6%
Kindergarten	13	2.3%
Elementary school	234	40.6%
High school	200	34.7%
College / grad school	115	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.2%

Professional & management 17.7%

Construction 10.1%

Retail trade 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Public administration 5.3%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Transportation & utilities 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	24.4%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.8

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.1%
Public insurance	30.7%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,686	98.9%
Spanish	22	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	22	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,632	96.9%
Born in same state	2,632	96.9%
Born in different state	2,235	82.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	84	3.1%
Not a US citizen	62	73.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	919	33.8%
Arab	271	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	117	4.3%
German	39	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21160

What city is ZIP code 21160 in?

ZIP code 21160 is primarily assigned to Whiteford, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21160 in?

ZIP code 21160 falls within Harford County, Maryland.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 21160?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 21160 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 21160 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21160?

The median home value in ZIP code 21160 is $355,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21160?

The median household income in ZIP code 21160 is $108,424, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 21160 in?

ZIP code 21160 observes the EST timezone.