21234 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 21234 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21234 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21234 is 3.8%.
| Population | 66,095 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.22% |
| Population Density | 5,170 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 28,656 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $73,377 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $321,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 61.96% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 46.16% |
21234 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 40,734 | 61.96% |
| Black | 18,724 | 28.48% |
| Hispanic | 2,674 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 3,493 | 5.31% |
| Native American | 122 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21234 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,357 | 31.79% |
| Black | 3,590 | 48.42% |
| Hispanic | 963 | 12.99% |
| Asian | 473 | 6.38% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.3% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.12% |
21234 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 3,393 | 7.61% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8,437 | 18.92% |
| High School Diploma | 14,583 | 32.7% |
| No High School Diploma | 878 | 1.97% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,666 | 3.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 7,108 | 15.94% |
| Associates Degree | 3,559 | 7.98% |
| Masters Degree | 3,905 | 8.76% |
| Professional Degree | 675 | 1.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 396 | 0.89% |