21702 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 21702 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21702 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 21702 is 3.8%.
| Population | 46,596 |
| Population Growth Rate | 8.51% |
| Population Density | 1,067 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,697 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $92,267 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $402,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 62.79% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 33.90% |
21702 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 29,144 | 62.79% |
| Black | 7,227 | 15.57% |
| Hispanic | 8,009 | 17.25% |
| Asian | 1,914 | 4.12% |
| Native American | 124 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21702 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,033 | 32.91% |
| Black | 791 | 25.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,132 | 36.06% |
| Asian | 158 | 5.03% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.38% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 13 | 0.41% |
21702 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,720 | 7.47% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,880 | 25.54% |
| High School Diploma | 4,934 | 21.43% |
| No High School Diploma | 300 | 1.3% |
| GED or Alternate | 656 | 2.85% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,583 | 15.56% |
| Associates Degree | 2,072 | 9% |
| Masters Degree | 2,780 | 12.07% |
| Professional Degree | 382 | 1.66% |
| Doctorate Degree | 716 | 3.11% |