21061 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower 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 21061 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21061 is White. The current unemployment level in 21061 is 3.8%.
| Population | 55,172 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 4,566 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 21,322 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $74,876 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $278,940 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 58.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 36.06% |
21061 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 31,923 | 58.83% |
| Black | 15,217 | 28.04% |
| Hispanic | 4,301 | 7.93% |
| Asian | 2,684 | 4.95% |
| Native American | 94 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 43 | 0.08% |
21061 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,610 | 38.62% |
| Black | 2,115 | 31.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,656 | 24.5% |
| Asian | 336 | 4.97% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 14 | 0.21% |
21061 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 3,543 | 11.32% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,657 | 14.87% |
| High School Diploma | 10,502 | 33.54% |
| No High School Diploma | 585 | 1.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,341 | 4.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,853 | 18.69% |
| Associates Degree | 2,712 | 8.66% |
| Masters Degree | 1,700 | 5.43% |
| Professional Degree | 351 | 1.12% |
| Doctorate Degree | 66 | 0.21% |