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Aberdeen, MD
City in Harford County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21001.
Population
17,298
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,485
ZIP codes
1
Aberdeen and its ZIP codes
Aberdeen at a glance
- Aberdeen is about 3.9 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 85th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $74,826, 28% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $261,400 (38% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,363 a month.
Local data for Aberdeen, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aberdeen, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,826
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$261,400
Median rent
$1,363/mo
Homeownership
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,556), Irish Americans (1,725), Italian Americans (874).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harford County. PPP loans are for Aberdeen.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,699
96,105 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,919
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $13,789 per person
How people get to work
Aberdeen, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aberdeen, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,202
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
534
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aberdeen, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Aberdeen
1 in or overlapping Aberdeen. Population shown
Cities near Aberdeen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Havre de GraceCity | 3.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Aberdeen Proving GroundCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 11.1 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.6 |
| PerrymanCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 5.4 |
| AbingdonCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.8 |
| PerryvilleTown | 6.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Port DepositTown | 7.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Bel Air SouthCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 21.3 |
| DarlingtonCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1 |
| Bel AirTown | 9.2 mi | 3 |
| EdgewoodCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 17.1 |
| CharlestownTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| JoppatowneCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| BettertonTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| Pleasant HillsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| Bel Air NorthCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aberdeen, MD in?
- Aberdeen is in Harford County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Aberdeen, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Aberdeen include 21001.
- What is the population of Aberdeen, MD?
- About 17,298 people live in Aberdeen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aberdeen?
- Nearby places include Havre de Grace (3.7 mi), Aberdeen Proving Ground (4.1 mi), Riverside (4.7 mi), Perryman (4.7 mi), Abingdon (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023