21221 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 21221 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21221 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21221 is 3.8%.
| Population | 43,822 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 2,189 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,221 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,477 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $367,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 62.15% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 41.01% |
21221 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 26,763 | 62.15% |
| Black | 12,771 | 29.66% |
| Hispanic | 2,751 | 6.39% |
| Asian | 730 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 45 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21221 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,083 | 37.79% |
| Black | 3,583 | 43.91% |
| Hispanic | 1,014 | 12.43% |
| Asian | 416 | 5.1% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.66% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.11% |
21221 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,533 | 10.49% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,592 | 10.74% |
| High School Diploma | 10,045 | 41.6% |
| No High School Diploma | 673 | 2.79% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,592 | 6.59% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,908 | 16.19% |
| Associates Degree | 1,754 | 7.26% |
| Masters Degree | 870 | 3.6% |
| Professional Degree | 130 | 0.54% |
| Doctorate Degree | 47 | 0.19% |