ZIP code 21285
Where is ZIP code 21285?
Towson, Maryland
Baltimore County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 21285 belongs to Towson, Maryland in Baltimore County. 21285 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Towson post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 410, 443 and 667. About 3 people live in the 21285 area. The closest ZIP codes are 21252 (Towson, 0 mi north), 21284 (Towson, 0 mi north) and 21204 (Towson, 0.4 mi north).
| ZIP code | 21285 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Towson |
| Also accepted | Baltimore |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 410, 443, 667 |
| Coordinates | 39.4015, -76.6019 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 212 |
Population and income in 21285
| Population | 3 · lower than 100% of Maryland ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 17 · lower than 98% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 67% / 33% |
| Income per person | $0 |
| Below the poverty line | 100% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 0 |
| Households | 0 |
| Land area | 0.18 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21285. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 21285
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21252 | Towson, MD | 0 mi N | Unique |
| 21284 | Towson, MD | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 21204 | Towson, MD | 0.4 mi N | Standard |
| 21286 | Towson, MD | 1.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 21139 | Riderwood, MD | 2.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 21094 | Lutherville Timonium, MD | 2.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 21212 | Baltimore, MD | 2.7 mi S | Standard |
| 21239 | Baltimore, MD | 2.9 mi S | Standard |
| 21234 | Parkville, MD | 3.3 mi E | Standard |
| 21093 | Lutherville Timonium, MD | 3.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 21022 | Brooklandville, MD | 3.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 21210 | Baltimore, MD | 3.9 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 21285 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 21285
PO BOX 123
TOWSON MD 21285
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BALTIMORE as the city name for 21285. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (21285-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Towson, MD
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 21285?
- 21285 is a Towson, Maryland ZIP code. Baltimore is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 21285 in?
- ZIP code 21285 is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What time zone is ZIP code 21285 in?
- 21285 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 21285?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 21285 use area codes 410, 443 and 667.
- What is the population of ZIP code 21285?
- About 3 people live in ZIP code 21285, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 21285 for a street address?
- No. 21285 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Towson use 21204, 21286.
- What ZIP codes are near 21285?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 21285 are 21252 (Towson, 0 miles), 21284 (Towson, 0 miles), 21204 (Towson, 0.4 miles) and 21286 (Towson, 1.6 miles).