21229 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 21229 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21229 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21229 is 3.8%.
| Population | 44,332 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.90% |
| Population Density | 7,351 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,266 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $48,725 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $298,850 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 75.81% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 91.06% |
21229 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,519 | 17.25% |
| Black | 33,049 | 75.81% |
| Hispanic | 1,802 | 4.13% |
| Asian | 1,158 | 2.66% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21229 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 173 | 3.39% |
| Black | 4,677 | 91.76% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 3.98% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.2% |
21229 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,934 | 7.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,000 | 12.11% |
| High School Diploma | 8,603 | 34.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 746 | 3.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,414 | 5.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,645 | 22.8% |
| Associates Degree | 1,579 | 6.38% |
| Masters Degree | 1,346 | 5.44% |
| Professional Degree | 195 | 0.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 301 | 1.22% |