ZIP code 21791

Where is ZIP code 21791?

Union Bridge, Maryland

Carroll County · Standard ZIP code

ZIP code 21791 belongs to Union Bridge, Maryland in Carroll County. 21791 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 227, 240, 301, 410, 443 and 667. About 5,340 people live in the 21791 area, where the median household income is $93,015. The closest ZIP codes are 21776 (New Windsor, 4.7 mi south), 21158 (Westminster, 5.8 mi east) and 21787 (Taneytown, 6.3 mi north).

ZIP code21791
TypeStandard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes
StatusActive
CityUnion Bridge
Also acceptedLinwood
StateMaryland (MD)
CountyCarroll County
Time zoneEastern Time · now
Area codes227, 240, 301, 410, 443, 667
Coordinates39.5799, -77.1319 map
3-digit prefix217

Population and income in 21791

Population5,340 · higher than 50% of Maryland ZIP codes
People per square mile116 · lower than 74% of Maryland ZIP codes
Median age37.7 years · lower than 74% of Maryland ZIP codes
Men / women51% / 49%
Median household income$93,015 · lower than 59% of Maryland ZIP codes
Income per person$41,286
Below the poverty line5.1%
Bachelor’s degree or higher27% of adults 25+
Median home value$379,800 · lower than 60% of Maryland ZIP codes
Median rent$1,457 a month
Housing units2,059
Households1,968 (2.71 people on average)
Owners / renters82% / 18%
Land area46.04 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21791. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.

ZIP codes near 21791

ZIP codeCityDistanceType
21776New Windsor, MD4.7 mi SStandard
21158Westminster, MD5.8 mi EStandard
21787Taneytown, MD6.3 mi NStandard
21792Unionville, MD7.8 mi SPO Box only
21757Keymar, MD8 mi WStandard
21157Westminster, MD8.1 mi EStandard
21759Ladiesburg, MD8.5 mi WPO Box only
21775New Midway, MD8.7 mi WPO Box only
21762Libertytown, MD9.1 mi SWPO Box only
21798Woodsboro, MD9.4 mi WStandard
21778Rocky Ridge, MD10.7 mi WStandard
17340Littlestown, PA11.8 mi NStandard

Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 21791 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.

How to address mail to 21791

JANE SMITH
123 MAIN ST

UNION BRIDGE MD 21791

Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LINWOOD as the city name for 21791. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (21791-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.

Questions

What city is ZIP code 21791?
21791 is a Union Bridge, Maryland ZIP code. Linwood is also accepted as the city name.
What county is 21791 in?
ZIP code 21791 is in Carroll County, Maryland.
What time zone is ZIP code 21791 in?
21791 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
What area code is 21791?
Phone numbers in ZIP code 21791 use area codes 227, 240, 301, 410, 443 and 667.
What is the population of ZIP code 21791?
About 5,340 people live in ZIP code 21791, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What is the median income in 21791?
The median household income in 21791 is $93,015 a year, lower than 59% of Maryland ZIP codes.
What ZIP codes are near 21791?
The nearest ZIP codes to 21791 are 21776 (New Windsor, 4.7 miles), 21158 (Westminster, 5.8 miles), 21787 (Taneytown, 6.3 miles) and 21792 (Unionville, 7.8 miles).