21401 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 21401 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21401 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 21401 is 3.8%.
| Population | 40,442 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.38% |
| Population Density | 1,848 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,286 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 12.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $112,599 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $571,860 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 72.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 35.20% |
21401 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,411 | 72.44% |
| Black | 6,123 | 15.08% |
| Hispanic | 3,805 | 9.37% |
| Asian | 1,196 | 2.95% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21401 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,610 | 28.92% |
| Black | 1,789 | 32.14% |
| Hispanic | 2,038 | 36.61% |
| Asian | 119 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
21401 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,608 | 6.42% |
| Bachelor Degree | 7,184 | 28.69% |
| High School Diploma | 4,579 | 18.29% |
| No High School Diploma | 311 | 1.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 536 | 2.14% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,853 | 11.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,416 | 5.65% |
| Masters Degree | 4,496 | 17.95% |
| Professional Degree | 1,367 | 5.46% |
| Doctorate Degree | 692 | 2.76% |