Zip Code

21046

City

Columbia, MD

Population & Migration

What is the forecasted population for Zip code 21046 Columbia, MD?

Population census 2020
15,597
Forecasted population 2025
18,041
15.7% vs. 2020
Forecasted population 2030
18,937
21.4% vs. 2020

Zip code 21046 Columbia, MD population is forecasted to grow 15.7% by 2025 (11.0 points above the 4.7% national average).

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Housing and Affordability

With a forecasted population of 18,041 people for 2025 zip code 21046 Columbia, MD will generate a good demand for housing, which is expected to have a deficit of 1,370 houses for 2030. Vacancy rate is 6.1 points below national US average.

Total homes available 2020
6,398
Estimated total home demand in 2030
7,768
Total homes balance inventory
1,370

Average Household Income in zip code 21046 Columbia, MD
from Internal Revenue Service

Average household income in 2021
$135,570

Affordability

Affordability Index
3

Affordability indicates the ability of potential homebuyers to afford a home measured in number of years needed to pay a house. Example: Home Price 500,000 / Household Income 100,000 = 5 Years = Index 5

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Drinking water violations

How is the quality of drinking water in Zip code 21046 Columbia, MD?

County total number of drinking water violations

64

-72%

226

County total number of drinking water contaminations

16

-30%

23

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