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Herald Harbor, MD

Census-designated place in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21032.

Population

2,430

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,447

ZIP codes

1

Herald Harbor and its ZIP codes

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Herald Harbor at a glance

  • Herald Harbor is about 2.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $147,778, 43% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $598,600 (43% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,481 a month.

Local data for Herald Harbor, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Herald Harbor, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$147,778

Poverty rate

1.6%

Median home value

$598,600

Median rent

$2,481/mo

Homeownership

92.5%

Bachelor's or higher

60.2%

Median age

44.3

Average commute

27.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (374), Irish Americans (373), Polish Americans (269).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anne Arundel County. PPP loans are for Herald Harbor.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$81,944

293,059 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$87,614

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$9.19B

FY 2026, $15,627 per person

Anne Arundel County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Herald Harbor, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.6%
  • Carpooled2.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home22.1%

Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Herald Harbor, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,387

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

4,442

2.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 29°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Herald Harbor, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.5%

U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts

Diabetes

9.2%

U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts

Smoking

10.0%

U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.0%

U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts

ZIP codes in Herald Harbor

1 in or overlapping Herald Harbor. Population shown

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Cities near Herald Harbor

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Arden on the SevernCensus-designated place1.3 mi1.4
Severna ParkCensus-designated place2 mi16.5
CrownsvilleCensus-designated place2.6 mi5.1
ArnoldCensus-designated place3.8 mi10.8
ParoleCensus-designated place4.9 mi10.3
GambrillsCensus-designated place5.3 mi7.6
Lake ShoreCensus-designated place5.7 mi13.4
OdentonCensus-designated place6.1 mi14.8
CroftonCensus-designated place6.5 mi6.6
Naval AcademyCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.5
AnnapolisCity6.8 mi7.2
Cape St. ClaireCensus-designated place6.8 mi2
PasadenaCensus-designated place7.1 mi14.9
Glen BurnieCensus-designated place7.6 mi17.3
RivaCensus-designated place7.7 mi2.5
Riviera BeachCensus-designated place8 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Herald Harbor, MD in?
Herald Harbor is in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Herald Harbor, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Herald Harbor include 21032.
What is the population of Herald Harbor, MD?
About 2,430 people live in Herald Harbor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Herald Harbor?
Nearby places include Arden on the Severn (1.3 mi), Severna Park (2 mi), Crownsville (2.6 mi), Arnold (3.8 mi), Parole (4.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023