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Essex, Maryland

Population: 40,505 · 1 ZIP code

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
40,505
People
Median age
41.8
Housing
Total households
16,053
Income
Median household income
$67,168
Housing
Total housing units
17,128
Employment
Employment rate
61.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
19.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.2%
City details
Local time 01:53:23(ET)
LocationEssex, MD
Population (ZIP areas)43,381(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes1total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard
CountyBaltimore
Area code
410443667
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates39.2921246, -76.4369949
Land area15 sq miles(38,932,079 m²)

Map of Essex, Maryland with ZIP codes

Map of Essex, Maryland and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Essex

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Essex. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
21221Standard$67,34043,381

— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS