21218 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 21218 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21218 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21218 is 3.8%.
| Population | 46,548 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.55% |
| Population Density | 10,888 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,242 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $56,250 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $762,550 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 60.95% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 85.03% |
21218 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,823 | 29.75% |
| Black | 28,317 | 60.95% |
| Hispanic | 1,962 | 4.22% |
| Asian | 2,135 | 4.6% |
| Native American | 222 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21218 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 370 | 5.24% |
| Black | 6,062 | 85.91% |
| Hispanic | 546 | 7.74% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 21 | 0.3% |
21218 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,597 | 5.86% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,576 | 16.79% |
| High School Diploma | 7,160 | 26.27% |
| No High School Diploma | 604 | 2.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,795 | 6.58% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,791 | 17.58% |
| Associates Degree | 1,390 | 5.1% |
| Masters Degree | 3,319 | 12.18% |
| Professional Degree | 966 | 3.54% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,062 | 3.9% |