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Joppatowne, MD
Census-designated place in Harford County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21085.
Population
14,237
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,116
ZIP codes
1
Joppatowne and its ZIP codes
Joppatowne at a glance
- Joppatowne is about 3.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 103rd among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $117,881, 14% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $342,300 (18% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,729 a month.
Local data for Joppatowne, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Joppatowne, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,881
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$342,300
Median rent
$1,729/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
32.0%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,578), Irish Americans (1,824), Italian Americans (1,201).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harford County. PPP loans are for Joppatowne.
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
Joppatowne, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Joppatowne, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Joppatowne, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Joppatowne
1 in or overlapping Joppatowne. Population shown
Cities near Joppatowne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdgewoodCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 17.1 |
| HoneygoCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 5.9 |
| KingsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 10 |
| AbingdonCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Pleasant HillsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4.4 |
| White MarshCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Bel Air SouthCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 21.3 |
| Middle RiverCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 12.8 |
| Perry HallCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Bowleys QuartersCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.1 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.6 |
| PerrymanCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 5.4 |
| RossvilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 5.4 |
| Bel AirTown | 8.1 mi | 3 |
| FallstonCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 14 |
| Bel Air NorthCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Joppatowne, MD in?
- Joppatowne is in Harford County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Joppatowne, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Joppatowne include 21085.
- What is the population of Joppatowne, MD?
- About 14,237 people live in Joppatowne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Joppatowne?
- Nearby places include Edgewood (3.2 mi), Honeygo (4.1 mi), Kingsville (4.3 mi), Abingdon (5.3 mi), Pleasant Hills (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023