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ZIP code 21036: Dayton, MD

21036 is a ZIP code in Dayton, Maryland, mainly in Howard County, part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. About 2,569 people live here.

Population
2,569
Median household income
$218,036
Typical home value
$1,008,300+3.4% in 12 months
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
48.8
Homeowners
99.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 21036 details

CityDayton
StateMaryland
CountyHoward County
Metro areaBaltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area6.3 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water
Population density411 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher71.3% of adults 25+
Average commute32.6 minutes
Center coordinates39.23464, -77.00674

ZIP codes near 21036

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
21737Glenelg, MD1.4 mi2,474
21029Clarksville, MD2.9 mi13,607
21738Glenwood, MD3.3 mi3,696
20833Brookeville, MD3.4 mi7,860
21041Ellicott City, MD3.5 mi—
21150Simpsonville, MD3.5 mi—
20862Brinklow, MD3.8 mi430
20777Highland, MD4.6 mi3,221

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 21036?

A typical home in ZIP code 21036 is worth about $1,008,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $218,036 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Maryland average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 21036

What city is ZIP code 21036?

ZIP code 21036 is in Dayton, MD, in Howard County.

What county is ZIP code 21036 in?

21036 is mainly in Howard County, Maryland.

What is the population of ZIP code 21036?

About 2,569 people live in ZIP code 21036, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 21036 in?

21036 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.