ZIP code 21787
Where is ZIP code 21787?
Taneytown, Maryland
Carroll County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 21787 belongs to Taneytown, Maryland in Carroll County. 21787 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 11,645 people live in the 21787 area, where the median household income is $91,682. The closest ZIP codes are 21791 (Union Bridge, 6.3 mi south), 17340 (Littlestown, 6.8 mi northeast) and 21158 (Westminster, 8.5 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 21787 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Taneytown |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Carroll County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 227, 240, 301, 410, 443, 667 |
| Coordinates | 39.6658, -77.1691 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 217 |
Population and income in 21787
| Population | 11,645 · higher than 64% of Maryland ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 191 · lower than 65% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.1 years · lower than 61% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 53% |
| Median household income | $91,682 · lower than 60% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,725 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $355,000 · lower than 66% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,061 a month |
| Housing units | 4,632 |
| Households | 4,431 (2.6 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 61.08 sq mi (plus 0.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21787. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 21787
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21791 | Union Bridge, MD | 6.3 mi S | Standard |
| 17340 | Littlestown, PA | 6.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 21158 | Westminster, MD | 8.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 21727 | Emmitsburg, MD | 9.1 mi W | Standard |
| 21757 | Keymar, MD | 9.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 21759 | Ladiesburg, MD | 9.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 21778 | Rocky Ridge, MD | 9.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 21775 | New Midway, MD | 9.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 21776 | New Windsor, MD | 10.9 mi S | Standard |
| 21798 | Woodsboro, MD | 11.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 17325 | Gettysburg, PA | 11.8 mi N | Standard |
| 21157 | Westminster, MD | 12.2 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 21787 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 21787
123 MAIN ST
TANEYTOWN MD 21787
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (21787-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 21787?
- 21787 is a Taneytown, Maryland ZIP code.
- What county is 21787 in?
- ZIP code 21787 is in Carroll County, Maryland.
- What time zone is ZIP code 21787 in?
- 21787 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 21787?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 21787 use area codes 227, 240, 301, 410, 443 and 667.
- What is the population of ZIP code 21787?
- About 11,645 people live in ZIP code 21787, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 21787?
- The median household income in 21787 is $91,682 a year, lower than 60% of Maryland ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 21787?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 21787 are 21791 (Union Bridge, 6.3 miles), 17340 (Littlestown, 6.8 miles), 21158 (Westminster, 8.5 miles) and 21727 (Emmitsburg, 9.1 miles).