Question 1

Is 21043 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 21043 in Ellicott City has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Ellicott City city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 21043 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 21043?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 21043 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 21043. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 21043 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Ellicott City. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 21043?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 21043 is approximately $640K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 21043 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 21043 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 21043 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 21043 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Ellicott City. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 21043 scores similarly to the middle tier of Ellicott City neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Ellicott City — ZIP 21043

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Howard High	09–12	—	—	—
Patapsco Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Worthington Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Ilchester Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Hollifield Station Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Bonnie Branch Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Ellicott Mills Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Bellows Spring Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Veterans Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—