ZIP Code 21046 Demographics & Data

Columbia, MD (ZIP Code 21046) Insights

Maryland

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 21046

The ZIP Code 21046 is associated with Columbia, MD in Howard County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 15,655. In this Maryland region, an estimated 98.5% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $52,854. The median household income is at $111,711, while an estimated 5% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 21046 is approximately 36.8 years, and 16.1% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 21046

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21046 is 15,655.

Columbia, MD

The 21046 ZIP Code is associated with Columbia, MD in Howard County.

Area Codes associated with 21046

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21046 include 240, 301, 410, 443, and 667.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21046

Sunrise: 5:55 am
Sunset: 8:31 pm
Sunrise in 21046 5:55 am
Sunrise in 21046 8:31 pm

Weather forecast for 21046

Overnight's forecast for 21046: A slight chance of rain showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 21046

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 21046 Fair

Internet in 21046

In ZIP Code 21046, an estimated 97.6% of households have a computer, while 94.9% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21046

The gender split in ZIP Code 21046 is an estimated 47.3% male and approximately 52.7% female.

Health Insurance in 21046

Approximately 6.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21046 (Columbia, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21046

The median household income in ZIP Code 21046 is $111,711, while the region's mean household income is $129,673. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $52,854. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21046 of $52,854 is approximately 25.48% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 5.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 45.26% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.0% of the population in 21046 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.2% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 2.1% of 21046 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 21046

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 2.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 2.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 3.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 11.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 26.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 15.8%
$200,000 or more per year 16.2%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21046

In ZIP Code 21046, 98.5% of the population graduated high school, while 62.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 30.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 14.6% in this Howard County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21046

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 0.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 14.6%
Some college, no degree 16.0%
Associate's degree 5.6%
Bachelor's degree 31.7%
Graduate or professional degree 30.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 21046

Residents of ZIP Code 21046 are younger than average. The median age of 36.8 years in ZIP Code 21046 is approximately 3.41% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 21046 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 21046 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 21046

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.6%
5 to 9 years 5.1%
10 to 14 years 5.8%
15 to 19 years 7.4%
20 to 24 years 7.5%
25 to 34 years 14.6%
35 to 44 years 14.6%
45 to 54 years 14.0%
55 to 59 years 6.8%
60 to 64 years 7.2%
65 to 74 years 8.2%
75 to 84 years 2.1%
85 years and over 1.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21046

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21046, 96.0% is one race, while 4.0% are two or more races. Approximately 8.6% of 21046 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21046 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (66.5%), followed by Black or African American (25.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21046

Industry Percent
White 66.5%
Black or African American 25.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 10.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21046 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 21046

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21046 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21046 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21046 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21046

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 21046

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21046

In ZIP Code 21046, 82.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 6.2% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% 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 in 21046

Language Spoken Percent
English only 82.3%
Spanish 5.1%
Other Indo-European languages 5.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 6.2%
Other languages 1.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 21046

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21046, an estimated 52.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 14.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Howard County region.

Age of Housing in 21046

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 14.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 52.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 5.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 21046

In 21046, 72.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.0 minutes. Approximately 27.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21046 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 21046 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 21046

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 4.0%
Manufacturing 6.3%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.4%
Information 3.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 20.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 27.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.0%
Public administration 13.3%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21046 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21046 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.05 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.57% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.37% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes electricity rates in 21046 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21046

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21046 10.65¢/kWh 3.91¢/kWh 2.06¢/kWh
Maryland 19.08¢/kWh 14.07¢/kWh 10.61¢/kWh
United States 17.45¢/kWh 13.09¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 21046

Month ZIP Code 21046 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.01 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.7 3 6.31
Mar 5.07 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.56 5.13 7.3
May 5.53 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.79 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.91 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.81 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.41 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.94 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.19 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.64 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes solar power levels in 21046 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21046 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21046, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 21046 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Howard County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21046

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 194
Credit reporting or credit repair services 83
Checking or savings account 14
Credit card 9
Debt collection 8
Other 13
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21046

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 131
Improper use of your report 111
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 26
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 10
Managing an account 7
Other 36
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 21046. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.