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ZIP Code 21234
Carney, MD, Baltimore County
Population
66,334
Land area
13.4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,967
City
Carney
ZIP 21234 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 21234 at a glance
- ZIP 21234 (Carney) is about 7.8 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $83,517, 19% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $288,100 (31% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,587 a month.
Local data for ZIP 21234
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 21234, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,517
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$288,100
Prices +0.3% in a year
Median rent
$1,587/mo
Homeownership
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher
36.4%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
27.4 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
991
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
10,461
$426M annual payroll
PPP loans
$64.68M
1,582 loans
Campaign donations
$125K
25% D, 32% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 21234, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
2,155
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,097
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 21234, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities in ZIP 21234
ZIP codes near 21234
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 21236Perry Hall | 2.5 mi | 8.9 |
| 21286Hampton | 2.7 mi | 8.6 |
| 21214Baltimore | 3.5 mi | 2.8 |
| 21239Baltimore | 3.6 mi | 2.9 |
| 21206Baltimore | 3.9 mi | 7.3 |
| 21251Baltimore | 4.1 mi | 0.1 |
| 21237Rosedale | 4.3 mi | 11.3 |
| 21252Towson | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| 21057Perry Hall | 4.5 mi | 15.9 |
| 21285Towson | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| 21212Baltimore | 4.8 mi | 4.6 |
| 21128Honeygo | 4.8 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 21234?
- ZIP code 21234 is in Carney, MD (Baltimore County).
- What county is ZIP code 21234 in?
- ZIP code 21234 is mostly in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- How many people live in ZIP code 21234?
- About 66,334 people live in the 21234 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.