21206 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 21206 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21206 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21206 is 3.8%.
| Population | 51,020 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.69% |
| Population Density | 7,153 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,514 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,036 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $260,480 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 73.63% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 80.54% |
21206 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,909 | 21.18% |
| Black | 37,915 | 73.62% |
| Hispanic | 1,851 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 775 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
21206 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 485 | 8.43% |
| Black | 4,760 | 82.74% |
| Hispanic | 384 | 6.67% |
| Asian | 94 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.3% |
21206 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,381 | 8.31% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,129 | 10.91% |
| High School Diploma | 11,078 | 38.64% |
| No High School Diploma | 677 | 2.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,616 | 5.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 6,376 | 22.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,512 | 5.27% |
| Masters Degree | 1,579 | 5.51% |
| Professional Degree | 246 | 0.86% |
| Doctorate Degree | 75 | 0.26% |