🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

21207

Gwynn Oak

ZIP Code 21207 is a standard zip code serving Gwynn Oak, Gwynn Oak, Maryland (MD), in Baltimore County, United States. It has an estimated population of 48,133 with a median household income of $51,179. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Maryland (MD)
County: Baltimore
City: Gwynn Oak
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.329600
Longitude: -76.734100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 10.31 mi²
Water Area: 0.03 mi²
Population Density: 4667.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.363045°N, 39.289755°S, -76.682407°E, -76.746666°W

With 48,133 residents spread across 10.31 square miles, this area has a population density of 4667.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

48,133

Population

95th percentile

$51,179

Median Income

55th percentile

$195,000

Median Home Value

70th percentile

10.31 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 21207 is $51,179, and the median home value is $195,000.

Housing

20,272

Total Units

18,753

Occupied Units

92.5%

Occupancy Rate

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