The ZIP Code 21794 is associated with West Friendship, MD in Howard County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,277. In this Maryland region, an estimated 95.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $74,859. Median househould income is approximately $171,250, and an estimated 0% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 21794 is $171,250, while the region's mean household income is $208,136. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $74,859. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21794 of $74,859 is approximately 77.72% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 0.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 46.8% of the population in 21794 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 13.0% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 21794 residents earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 1.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 46.8% |
In ZIP Code 21794, 95.9% of the population graduated high school, while 63.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 37.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 9.9% in this Howard County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 9.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.3% |
| Associate's degree | 0.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 26.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 37.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 21794 are older than average. The median age of 42.8 years in ZIP Code 21794 is approximately 12.34% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.9% of the population in 21794 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 16.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.3% of 21794 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 11.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21794, 93.1% is one race, while 6.9% are two or more races. Approximately 5.4% of 21794 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21794 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (68.8%), followed by Asian (25.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68.8% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 25.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21794 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21794 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 21794, 76.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 9.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 11.3% 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 Howard County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 76.9% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 9.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 11.3% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21794, an estimated 25.1% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 20.0% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Howard County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 4.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 25.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
In 21794, 70.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 38.0 minutes. Approximately 32.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21794 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.4% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 21794 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.0% |
| Construction | 9.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.2% |
| Retail trade | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.4% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 20.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 32.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.3% |
| Public administration | 8.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21794 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 21794 | 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 |
| Month | ZIP Code 21794 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.86 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.72 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.13 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.49 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.48 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.65 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.03 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.82 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.27 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.01 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.25 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.21 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21794, money transfer, virtual currency, or money service have received the most complaints in 21794 in the past 12 months. Mortgage received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Howard County region was fraud or scam.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 6 |
| Mortgage | 2 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Fraud or scam | 6 |
| Trouble during payment process | 2 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |