ZIP Code 21286 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 21286

The ZIP Code 21286 is associated with Towson, MD in Baltimore County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 19,849. The 21286 ZIP Code has a median age of 40.0 years, and 25.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $87,500, while an estimated 4% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. In this Maryland region, an estimated 96.2% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $46,723.

Population in 21286

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21286 is 19,849.

Towson, MD

The 21286 ZIP Code is associated with Towson, MD in Baltimore County.

Area Codes associated with 21286

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21286 include 410, 443, and 667.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21286

Sunrise: 7:23 am
Sunset: 4:46 pm
Sunrise in 21286 7:23 am
Sunrise in 21286 4:46 pm

Weather forecast for 21286

Today's forecast for 21286: Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Current air quality in 21286

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 21286 Fair

Internet in 21286

In ZIP Code 21286, an estimated 92.2% of households have a computer, while 88.1% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21286

In ZIP Code 21286, males make up an estimated 45.4% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 54.6%.

Health Insurance in 21286

Approximately 6.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21286 (Towson, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21286

The median household income in ZIP Code 21286 is $87,500, while the region's mean household income is $112,000. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $46,723. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21286 of $46,723 is approximately 10.92% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 4.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 54.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.4% of the population in 21286 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 13.9% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 2.0% of 21286 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21286. 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 21286

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 8.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 13.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 13.9%
$200,000 or more per year 13.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21286

In ZIP Code 21286, 96.2% of the population graduated high school, while 64.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 32.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 13.2% in this Baltimore County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21286

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13.2%
Some college, no degree 13.2%
Associate's degree 5.4%
Bachelor's degree 32.3%
Graduate or professional degree 32.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21286. 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 21286

Residents of ZIP Code 21286 are older than average. The median age of 40.0 years in ZIP Code 21286 is approximately 4.99% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 11.4% of the population in 21286 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 11.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.9% of 21286 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21286. 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 21286

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.6%
5 to 9 years 4.4%
10 to 14 years 3.9%
15 to 19 years 10.0%
20 to 24 years 11.4%
25 to 34 years 11.3%
35 to 44 years 9.2%
45 to 54 years 10.9%
55 to 59 years 5.9%
60 to 64 years 6.9%
65 to 74 years 10.7%
75 to 84 years 6.2%
85 years and over 4.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21286

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21286, 96.0% is one race, while 4.0% are two or more races. Approximately 4.8% of 21286 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21286 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.5%), followed by Black or African American (13.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21286. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21286

Industry Percent
White 80.5%
Black or African American 13.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 7.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.7%
Some other race 1.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21286 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21286. 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 21286

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21286 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21286 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21286 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21286

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21286. 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 21286. 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 21286

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21286

In ZIP Code 21286, 88.3% 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 3.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.1% of homes. Lastly, 1.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Baltimore County region.

Language Spoken in 21286

Language Spoken Percent
English only 88.3%
Spanish 2.8%
Other Indo-European languages 3.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.1%
Other languages 1.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21286. 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 21286

The median home value in ZIP Code 21286 in July 2024 comes in at $422,197. The July 2024 value is approximately 2% higher than the $415,128 median value in February 2024, and 3% higher than the $408,142 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21286, an estimated 32.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Baltimore County region.

Home Values in 21286

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $422,197
Jun 2024 $423,428
May 2024 $423,467
Apr 2024 $421,194
Mar 2024 $417,953
Feb 2024 $415,128
Jan 2024 $413,659
Dec 2023 $413,242
Nov 2023 $412,835
Oct 2023 $411,836
Sep 2023 $409,936
Aug 2023 $408,142

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 21286. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 21286

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 4.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 32.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 9.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 7.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21286. 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 21286

In 21286, 60.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.0 minutes. Approximately 32.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21286 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 21286 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 21286. 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 21286

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 3.5%
Manufacturing 4.8%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Retail trade 8.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.5%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 32.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.1%
Other services, except public administration 4.7%
Public administration 7.3%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21286 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21286 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.01 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.6% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.98% 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 21286. This visualizes electricity rates in 21286 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21286

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21286 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 21286

Month ZIP Code 21286 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.93 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.79 3 6.31
Mar 4.97 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.63 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.65 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.97 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.45 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.37 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.89 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.32 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.62 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 21286. This visualizes solar power levels in 21286 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21286 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21286, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 21286 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Baltimore 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 21286. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21286

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 79
Credit reporting or credit repair services 65
Debt collection 23
Credit card 12
Checking or savings account 6
Other 11
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21286

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 88
Improper use of your report 51
Written notification about debt 11
Attempts to collect debt not owed 10
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 10
Other 26
* 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 21286. 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.