21502 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 21502 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21502 is White. The current unemployment level in 21502 is 3.8%.
| Population | 41,291 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.56% |
| Population Density | 432 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,488 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,122 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $430,690 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 85.88% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 83.03% |
21502 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 35,663 | 85.88% |
| Black | 4,632 | 11.15% |
| Hispanic | 850 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 307 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21502 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,265 | 91.07% |
| Black | 259 | 5.53% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 46 | 0.98% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.09% |
21502 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,930 | 10.5% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,880 | 10.32% |
| High School Diploma | 10,823 | 38.78% |
| No High School Diploma | 362 | 1.3% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,527 | 9.05% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,827 | 13.71% |
| Associates Degree | 2,521 | 9.03% |
| Masters Degree | 1,540 | 5.52% |
| Professional Degree | 327 | 1.17% |
| Doctorate Degree | 172 | 0.62% |