21045 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 21045 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21045 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21045 is 3.8%.
| Population | 40,980 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.99% |
| Population Density | 4,170 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,039 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $110,111 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $310,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 47.04% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 38.60% |
21045 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 19,273 | 47.04% |
| Black | 12,051 | 29.41% |
| Hispanic | 4,301 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 5,038 | 12.3% |
| Native American | 311 | 0.76% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21045 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,567 | 23.15% |
| Black | 2,808 | 41.49% |
| Hispanic | 1,630 | 24.08% |
| Asian | 747 | 11.04% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.07% |
21045 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,114 | 4.47% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8,186 | 32.84% |
| High School Diploma | 3,445 | 13.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 229 | 0.92% |
| GED or Alternate | 435 | 1.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,903 | 11.64% |
| Associates Degree | 1,696 | 6.8% |
| Masters Degree | 4,992 | 20.02% |
| Professional Degree | 995 | 3.99% |
| Doctorate Degree | 935 | 3.75% |