Aberdeen, MD — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 21001 serves a portion of Aberdeen, Maryland, within Harford County. This community is home to approximately 38,027 residents, with a median age of 40.4 years. The median household income of $78,457 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $431,513 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 37% owner-occupied and 63% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Aberdeen is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 127 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 26% and an unemployment rate of 8.6%, 21001 reflects the economic character of Harford County in Maryland.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 38,027 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,499 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $78,457 | ↑ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $431,513 | ↑ 43% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 127 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | ↑ 121% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 23.1% | ↑ 103% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 26% | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 40.4 yrs | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 37% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 63% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 16,731 | — |