21220 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 21220 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21220 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21220 is 3.8%.
| Population | 42,652 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.93% |
| Population Density | 1,298 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,922 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,724 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $339,420 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 61.19% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 45.47% |
21220 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25,065 | 61.11% |
| Black | 11,222 | 27.36% |
| Hispanic | 2,643 | 6.44% |
| Asian | 1,973 | 4.81% |
| Native American | 58 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 57 | 0.14% |
21220 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,228 | 34.46% |
| Black | 1,755 | 49.24% |
| Hispanic | 466 | 13.08% |
| Asian | 93 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.14% |
21220 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,319 | 9.97% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,561 | 11.01% |
| High School Diploma | 9,265 | 39.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 533 | 2.29% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,585 | 6.81% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,875 | 16.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,808 | 7.77% |
| Masters Degree | 927 | 3.98% |
| Professional Degree | 226 | 0.97% |
| Doctorate Degree | 166 | 0.71% |