ZIP Code 21787 Demographics & Data

Taneytown, MD (ZIP Code 21787) Insights

Maryland

Demographics Data and Other Detailed Statistics About 21787

The ZIP Code 21787 is associated with Taneytown, MD in Carroll County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 10,173. In this Maryland region, an estimated 87.8% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $35,879. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $73,899, and approximately 5% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 21787

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21787 is 10,173.

Taneytown, MD

The 21787 ZIP Code is associated with Taneytown, MD in Carroll County.

Area Codes associated with 21787

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21787 include 410, and 443.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21787

Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 4:52 pm
Sunrise in 21787 7:28 am
Sunrise in 21787 4:52 pm

Weather forecast for 21787

This Afternoon's forecast for 21787: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 21787

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 21787 Fair

Internet in 21787

In ZIP Code 21787, an estimated 92.5% of households have a computer, while 83.3% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21787

In ZIP Code 21787, the gender split is approximately 47.1% female and an estimated 52.9% male.

Health Insurance in 21787

Approximately 7.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21787 (Taneytown, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21787

The median household income in ZIP Code 21787 is $73,899, while the region's mean household income is $89,810. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,879. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21787 of $35,879 is approximately 14.82% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 5.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 44.21% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.9% of the population in 21787 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 20.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.6% of 21787 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21787. 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 21787

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 3.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 20.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 21.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.6%
$200,000 or more per year 4.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21787

In ZIP Code 21787, 87.8% of the population graduated high school, while 20.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.3% in this Carroll County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21787

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 44.3%
Some college, no degree 15.9%
Associate's degree 7.4%
Bachelor's degree 13.1%
Graduate or professional degree 7.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21787. 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 21787

Residents of ZIP Code 21787 are older than average. The median age of 45.7 years in ZIP Code 21787 is approximately 19.95% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.7% of the population in 21787 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 21787 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21787. 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 21787

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.1%
5 to 9 years 6.6%
10 to 14 years 5.3%
15 to 19 years 6.6%
20 to 24 years 6.0%
25 to 34 years 11.0%
35 to 44 years 9.2%
45 to 54 years 18.7%
55 to 59 years 7.0%
60 to 64 years 6.0%
65 to 74 years 10.0%
75 to 84 years 7.4%
85 years and over 2.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21787

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21787, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 1.6% of 21787 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21787 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.0%), followed by Black or African American (3.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21787. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21787

Industry Percent
White 96.0%
Black or African American 3.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21787 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21787. 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 21787

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21787 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21787 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21787 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21787

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21787. 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 21787. 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 21787

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21787

In ZIP Code 21787, 96.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% 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 in 21787

Language Spoken Percent
English only 96.5%
Spanish 1.6%
Other Indo-European languages 1.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.7%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21787. 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 21787

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21787, an estimated 19.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 18.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 2.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Carroll County region.

Age of Housing in 21787

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 18.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 16.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 3.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 19.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21787. 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 21787

In 21787, 65.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.5 minutes. Approximately 23.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21787 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.7% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.9% of 21787 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 21787. 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 21787

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.9%
Construction 15.7%
Manufacturing 10.3%
Wholesale trade 1.4%
Retail trade 12.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.6%
Information 3.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.7%
Other services, except public administration 4.1%
Public administration 4.5%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21787 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21787 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.95% 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 21787. This visualizes electricity rates in 21787 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21787

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21787 9.5¢/kWh 4.71¢/kWh 2.37¢/kWh
Maryland 19.21¢/kWh 13.17¢/kWh 9.94¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 21787

Month ZIP Code 21787 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.9 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.61 3 6.31
Mar 4.82 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.42 5.13 7.3
May 5.44 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.72 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.91 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.53 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.27 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.45 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.12 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.37 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 21787. This visualizes solar power levels in 21787 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21787 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21787, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 21787 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Carroll 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 21787. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21787

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 20
Credit reporting or credit repair services 9
Debt collection 7
Mortgage 4
Checking or savings account 2
Other 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21787

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 15
Incorrect information on your report 12
Attempts to collect debt not owed 5
False statements or representation 2
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 2
Other 7
* 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 21787. 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.