The ZIP Code 21042 is associated with Ellicott City, MD in Howard County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 41,195. In this Maryland region, an estimated 97.3% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $65,821. Approximately 2% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $156,812. The median age in ZIP Code 21042 is approximately 44.2 years, and 21.0% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 21042 is $156,812, while the region's mean household income is $191,255. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $65,821. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21042 of $65,821 is approximately 56.26% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 1.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 81.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 36.4% of the population in 21042 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 19.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.9% of 21042 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 36.4% |
In ZIP Code 21042, 97.3% of the population graduated high school, while 71.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 39.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 10.3% in this Howard County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 10.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.4% |
| Associate's degree | 4.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 39.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 21042 are older than average. The median age of 44.2 years in ZIP Code 21042 is approximately 16.01% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 21042 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 21042 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21042, 96.3% is one race, while 3.7% are two or more races. Approximately 3.2% of 21042 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21042 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (65.8%), followed by Asian (28.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 28.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21042 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 39.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 21042 is high blood pressure, as approximately 29.8% of adults 18 and older in this Howard County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 21.1% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.4% |
| Current asthma | 8.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.4% |
| High cholesterol | 39.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21042 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 92.0% of those 18 and above in 21042 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 21042 include sleeping less than 7 hours (29.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (26.7% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 77.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.6% |
| Current smoking | 7.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 14.6% |
| Obesity | 26.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 29.4% |
In ZIP Code 21042, 74.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 15.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.9% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Howard County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 74.4% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 7.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 15.2% |
| Other languages | 0.9% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 21042 in March 2024 comes in at $783,407. The March 2024 value is approximately 1% higher than the $771,970 median value in October 2023, and 4% higher than the $753,087 median value in April 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21042, an estimated 30.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 15.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Howard County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | $783,407 |
| Feb 2024 | $776,139 |
| Jan 2024 | $772,900 |
| Dec 2023 | $772,594 |
| Nov 2023 | $772,007 |
| Oct 2023 | $771,970 |
| Sep 2023 | $771,486 |
| Aug 2023 | $770,496 |
| Jul 2023 | $767,992 |
| Jun 2023 | $763,980 |
| May 2023 | $758,611 |
| Apr 2023 | $753,087 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 30.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
In 21042, 68.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.3 minutes. Approximately 27.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21042 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 21.6% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 21042 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.1% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 21.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 11.7% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21042 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.98 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.87% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.43% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21042 | 10.65¢/kWh | 3.91¢/kWh | 2.06¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 17.48¢/kWh | 13.07¢/kWh | 10.73¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 21042 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.87 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.74 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.03 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.53 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.59 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.95 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.84 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.42 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.91 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.16 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.2 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21042, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 21042 in the past 12 months. Mortgage received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Howard County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 13 |
| Mortgage | 13 |
| Checking or savings account | 6 |
| Debt collection | 6 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 8 |
| Trouble during payment process | 7 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 5 |
| Closing your account | 4 |
| Opening an account | 3 |
| Other | 17 |