21215 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 21215 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21215 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21215 is 3.8%.
| Population | 53,674 |
| Population Growth Rate | -11.54% |
| Population Density | 7,827 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 23,008 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,357 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $473,490 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 78.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 79.58% |
21215 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,017 | 17.42% |
| Black | 40,534 | 78.32% |
| Hispanic | 1,482 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 670 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 29 | 0.06% |
21215 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 109 | 2.78% |
| Black | 3,165 | 80.74% |
| Hispanic | 603 | 15.38% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.13% |
21215 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,515 | 7.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,342 | 12.54% |
| High School Diploma | 13,085 | 37.78% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,263 | 3.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,803 | 5.21% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 7,083 | 20.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,592 | 4.6% |
| Masters Degree | 2,132 | 6.16% |
| Professional Degree | 629 | 1.82% |
| Doctorate Degree | 190 | 0.55% |