ZIP Code 21160 — Whiteford, MD
21160 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Whiteford, Maryland, in Harford County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 21160 at a glance
| ZIP code | 21160 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Whiteford |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Harford FIPS 24025 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Population | 2,441 |
| Coordinates | 39.707280, -76.307540 |
How ZIP+4 works in 21160
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 21160. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 21160 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 21160.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 17314 | Delta, PA | 3.5 mi |
| 21154 | Street, MD | 4.7 mi |
| 21034 | Darlington, MD | 6 mi |
| 21132 | Pylesville, MD | 6.3 mi |
| 17518 | Drumore, PA | 7.2 mi |
| 17563 | Peach Bottom, PA | 7.5 mi |
| 21918 | Conowingo, MD | 7.7 mi |
| 17321 | Fawn Grove, PA | 8.1 mi |
| 17302 | Airville, PA | 9.3 mi |
| 21050 | Forest Hill, MD | 9.5 mi |
| 21028 | Churchville, MD | 10.2 mi |
| 21084 | Jarrettsville, MD | 10.4 mi |
Questions about 21160
What is the ZIP+4 code for 21160?
21160 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 21160, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 21160?
21160 is assigned to Whiteford, Maryland, in Harford County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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