21701 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 21701 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21701 is White. The current unemployment level in 21701 is 3.8%.
| Population | 40,787 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.55% |
| Population Density | 1,056 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,855 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $90,531 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $392,900 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 80.49% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 42.12% |
21701 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 31,963 | 80.45% |
| Black | 4,444 | 11.19% |
| Hispanic | 2,384 | 6% |
| Asian | 918 | 2.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.05% |
21701 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,759 | 44.83% |
| Black | 1,781 | 21.24% |
| Hispanic | 2,381 | 28.4% |
| Asian | 420 | 5.01% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 22 | 0.26% |
21701 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,562 | 6.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,690 | 24.24% |
| High School Diploma | 5,982 | 25.48% |
| No High School Diploma | 322 | 1.37% |
| GED or Alternate | 553 | 2.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,467 | 14.77% |
| Associates Degree | 1,845 | 7.86% |
| Masters Degree | 2,892 | 12.32% |
| Professional Degree | 524 | 2.23% |
| Doctorate Degree | 639 | 2.72% |