The ZIP Code 21157 is associated with Westminster, MD in Carroll County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 37,749. In this Maryland region, an estimated 91.7% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $36,454. The median age in the 21157 ZIP Code is 41.1 years, with 21.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $84,294, and approximately 5% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 21157 is $84,294, while the region's mean household income is $97,268. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,454. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21157 of $36,454 is approximately 13.46% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 4.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 50.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.6% of the population in 21157 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 13.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.3% of 21157 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.1% |
In ZIP Code 21157, 91.7% of the population graduated high school, while 34.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.7% in this Carroll County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 6.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.4% |
| Associate's degree | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 21157 are older than average. The median age of 41.1 years in ZIP Code 21157 is approximately 7.87% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.2% of the population in 21157 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 21157 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.4% |
| 85 years and over | 2.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21157, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 3.7% of 21157 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21157 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.8%), followed by Black or African American (5.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 1.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21157 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 21157 is high blood pressure, as approximately 31.6% of adults 18 and older in this Carroll County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| High blood pressure | 31.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.1% |
| Current asthma | 10.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.2% |
| High cholesterol | 37.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21157 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.9% of those 18 and above in 21157 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 21157 include obesity (32.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (27.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 67.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| Current smoking | 13.5% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.5% |
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 27.6% |
In ZIP Code 21157, 94.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Carroll County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0.1% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 21157 in February 2024 comes in at $429,213. The February 2024 value is approximately 0% higher than the $427,901 median value in September 2023, and 3% higher than the $416,040 median value in March 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21157, an estimated 22.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Carroll County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | $429,213 |
| Jan 2024 | $427,653 |
| Dec 2023 | $427,960 |
| Nov 2023 | $428,451 |
| Oct 2023 | $428,490 |
| Sep 2023 | $427,901 |
| Aug 2023 | $427,094 |
| Jul 2023 | $425,854 |
| Jun 2023 | $423,765 |
| May 2023 | $420,987 |
| Apr 2023 | $418,252 |
| Mar 2023 | $416,040 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.6% |
In 21157, 64.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.6 minutes. Approximately 26.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21157 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 21157 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.8% |
| Construction | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.7% |
| Information | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 7.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21157 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.99 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.12% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.28% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21157 | 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 21157 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.8 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.63 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.05 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.51 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.52 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.82 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.84 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.35 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.88 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.18 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.55 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21157, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 21157 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Carroll County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 12 |
| Debt collection | 5 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 3 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 2 |
| Mortgage | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 7 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 5 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 3 |
| Managing the loan or lease | 3 |
| Fraud or scam | 2 |
| Other | 6 |