21044 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Maryland based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 21044 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21044 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21044 is 3.8%.
| Population | 45,100 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.59% |
| Population Density | 3,550 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,415 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 13.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $110,785 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $424,080 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 49.40% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 41.09% |
21044 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,638 | 49.39% |
| Black | 12,593 | 28.74% |
| Hispanic | 4,002 | 9.13% |
| Asian | 5,432 | 12.4% |
| Native American | 133 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 15 | 0.03% |
21044 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,690 | 29.23% |
| Black | 2,580 | 44.63% |
| Hispanic | 840 | 14.53% |
| Asian | 655 | 11.33% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.12% |
21044 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,108 | 3.97% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8,738 | 31.3% |
| High School Diploma | 2,835 | 10.16% |
| No High School Diploma | 165 | 0.59% |
| GED or Alternate | 280 | 1% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,869 | 10.28% |
| Associates Degree | 1,640 | 5.87% |
| Masters Degree | 7,096 | 25.42% |
| Professional Degree | 1,558 | 5.58% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,626 | 5.82% |