ZIP code 21052
Where is ZIP code 21052?
Fort Howard, Maryland
Baltimore County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 21052 belongs to Fort Howard, Maryland in Baltimore County. 21052 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Fort Howard post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 410, 443 and 667. About 409 people live in the 21052 area, where the median household income is $77,300. The closest ZIP codes are 21219 (Sparrows Point, 1.6 mi north), 21222 (Dundalk, 4.8 mi northwest) and 21226 (Curtis Bay, 6.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 21052 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Howard |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 410, 443, 667 |
| Coordinates | 39.207, -76.4456 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 210 |
Population and income in 21052
| Population | 409 · lower than 86% of Maryland ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,017 · higher than 65% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median age | 27.8 years · lower than 97% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $77,300 · lower than 80% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $43,267 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 36% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $293,200 · lower than 78% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 168 |
| Households | 168 (2.43 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 84% / 16% |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi (plus 0.4 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21052. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 21052
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21219 | Sparrows Point, MD | 1.6 mi N | Standard |
| 21222 | Dundalk, MD | 4.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 21226 | Curtis Bay, MD | 6.1 mi W | Standard |
| 21122 | Pasadena, MD | 6.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 21221 | Essex, MD | 7 mi N | Standard |
| 21060 | Glen Burnie, MD | 7.6 mi W | Standard |
| 21224 | Baltimore, MD | 8.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 21056 | Gibson Island, MD | 9.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 21225 | Brooklyn, MD | 9.3 mi W | Standard |
| 21220 | Middle River, MD | 9.3 mi N | Standard |
| 21237 | Rosedale, MD | 9.4 mi N | Standard |
| 21231 | Baltimore, MD | 9.6 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 21052 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 21052
PO BOX 123
FORT HOWARD MD 21052
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (21052-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 21052?
- 21052 is a Fort Howard, Maryland ZIP code.
- What county is 21052 in?
- ZIP code 21052 is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What time zone is ZIP code 21052 in?
- 21052 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 21052?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 21052 use area codes 410, 443 and 667.
- What is the population of ZIP code 21052?
- About 409 people live in ZIP code 21052, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 21052?
- The median household income in 21052 is $77,300 a year, lower than 80% of Maryland ZIP codes.
- Can I use 21052 for a street address?
- No. 21052 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Fort Howard use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 21052?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 21052 are 21219 (Sparrows Point, 1.6 miles), 21222 (Dundalk, 4.8 miles), 21226 (Curtis Bay, 6.1 miles) and 21122 (Pasadena, 6.5 miles).