21228 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 21228 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21228 is White. The current unemployment level in 21228 is 3.8%.
| Population | 50,268 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.22% |
| Population Density | 3,273 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,953 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $93,792 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $372,440 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 60.17% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 40.57% |
21228 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 30,133 | 60.06% |
| Black | 9,866 | 19.66% |
| Hispanic | 2,799 | 5.58% |
| Asian | 7,046 | 14.04% |
| Native American | 239 | 0.48% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 88 | 0.18% |
21228 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,929 | 42.64% |
| Black | 2,047 | 29.8% |
| Hispanic | 664 | 9.67% |
| Asian | 1,189 | 17.31% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 18 | 0.26% |
21228 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,790 | 5.56% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8,275 | 25.72% |
| High School Diploma | 7,911 | 24.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 438 | 1.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 836 | 2.6% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,433 | 13.78% |
| Associates Degree | 2,103 | 6.54% |
| Masters Degree | 4,824 | 14.99% |
| Professional Degree | 843 | 2.62% |
| Doctorate Degree | 719 | 2.23% |