21224 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 21224 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21224 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 21224 is 3.8%.
| Population | 44,915 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.51% |
| Population Density | 3,596 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,120 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $80,984 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $359,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 65.81% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 57.76% |
21224 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 31,132 | 65.8% |
| Black | 6,953 | 14.7% |
| Hispanic | 7,253 | 15.33% |
| Asian | 1,620 | 3.42% |
| Native American | 347 | 0.73% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.02% |
21224 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,023 | 14.12% |
| Black | 1,870 | 25.81% |
| Hispanic | 4,272 | 58.97% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.12% |
21224 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,642 | 6.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,660 | 22.14% |
| High School Diploma | 7,980 | 31.21% |
| No High School Diploma | 711 | 2.78% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,366 | 5.34% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,540 | 13.84% |
| Associates Degree | 1,064 | 4.16% |
| Masters Degree | 2,274 | 8.89% |
| Professional Degree | 874 | 3.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 459 | 1.8% |