ZIP Code 21085 Demographics & Data

Joppa, MD (ZIP Code 21085) Insights

Maryland

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 21085

The ZIP Code 21085 is associated with Joppa, MD in Harford County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 16,055. In this Maryland region, an estimated 92.7% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $38,171. The median household income is approximately $89,127, and an estimated 3% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 21085 is approximately 41.9 years, and 21.9% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 21085

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21085 is 16,055.

Joppa, MD

The 21085 ZIP Code is associated with Joppa, MD in Harford County.

Area Codes associated with 21085

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21085 include 443.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21085

Sunrise: 7:22 am
Sunset: 4:45 pm
Sunrise in 21085 7:22 am
Sunrise in 21085 4:45 pm

Weather forecast for 21085

Today's forecast for 21085: Sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

Current air quality in 21085

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 21085 Fair

Internet in 21085

In ZIP Code 21085, an estimated 92.6% of households have a computer, while 89.2% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21085

The gender split in ZIP Code 21085 is an estimated 49.7% male and approximately 50.3% female.

Health Insurance in 21085

Approximately 7.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21085 (Joppa, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21085

The median household income in ZIP Code 21085 is $89,127, while the region's mean household income is $97,755. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,171. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21085 of $38,171 is approximately 9.38% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 2.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 69.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.9% of the population in 21085 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 19.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.2% of 21085 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21085. 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 21085

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 19.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 24.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 10.4%
$200,000 or more per year 6.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21085

In ZIP Code 21085, 92.7% of the population graduated high school, while 32.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 29.4% in this Harford County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21085

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 29.4%
Some college, no degree 23.2%
Associate's degree 7.7%
Bachelor's degree 20.4%
Graduate or professional degree 11.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21085. 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 21085

Residents of ZIP Code 21085 are older than average. The median age of 41.9 years in ZIP Code 21085 is approximately 9.97% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.5% of the population in 21085 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 21085 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21085. 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 21085

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.9%
5 to 9 years 6.1%
10 to 14 years 5.6%
15 to 19 years 4.5%
20 to 24 years 5.0%
25 to 34 years 15.5%
35 to 44 years 12.1%
45 to 54 years 14.9%
55 to 59 years 6.8%
60 to 64 years 7.7%
65 to 74 years 10.1%
75 to 84 years 4.9%
85 years and over 1.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21085

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21085, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 4.8% of 21085 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21085 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.8%), followed by Black or African American (15.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21085. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21085

Industry Percent
White 81.8%
Black or African American 15.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 2.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21085 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21085. 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 21085

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21085 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21085 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21085 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21085

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21085. 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 21085. 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 21085

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21085

In ZIP Code 21085, 94.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Harford County region.

Language Spoken in 21085

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.9%
Spanish 2.8%
Other Indo-European languages 1.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.7%
Other languages 0.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21085. 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 21085

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21085, an estimated 31.9% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Harford County region.

Age of Housing in 21085

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 15.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 8.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 7.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 31.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21085. 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 21085

In 21085, 70.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.6 minutes. Approximately 25.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21085 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 21085 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 21085. 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 21085

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 6.6%
Manufacturing 6.1%
Wholesale trade 3.5%
Retail trade 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.2%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 15.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.8%
Other services, except public administration 7.1%
Public administration 7.5%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21085 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21085 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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 21085. This visualizes electricity rates in 21085 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21085

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21085 10.65¢/kWh 3.91¢/kWh 2.06¢/kWh
Maryland 18.38¢/kWh 13.21¢/kWh 9.59¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 21085

Month ZIP Code 21085 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.86 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.72 3 6.31
Mar 5.07 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.51 5.13 7.3
May 5.58 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.64 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.84 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.68 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.33 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.9 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.02 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 21085. This visualizes solar power levels in 21085 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21085 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21085, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 21085 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Harford County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 21085. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21085

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 63
Credit reporting or credit repair services 47
Debt collection 27
Credit card or prepaid card 7
Checking or savings account 5
Other 12
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21085

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 51
Incorrect information on your report 22
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 22
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 15
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 12
Other 39
* 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 21085. 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.