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ZIP Code 21040

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Population: 25,290

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 21040

What is the median household income in 21040?
The median household income in 21040 is $86,925 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21040?
The poverty rate in 21040 is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21040?
$231,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21040?
The median gross rent in 21040 is $1,420 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21040 residents have a college degree?
23.2% of adults in 21040 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
25,290
Median Income
$86,925
Median Home Value
$231,100
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
8.3%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$20,198 (+30.3%) Home Value: +$57,200 (+32.9%) Poverty Rate: -1.7 pp (-18.1%) Bachelor's+: +2.0 pp (+9.4%) Unemployment: +2.6 pp (+45.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 25,290
Median Age 36.0
Female 51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 9.6% White (non-Hisp.) 36.0% Black 45.2% Asian 1.5% Two or More 11.0% Other 4.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.5%
Korean
0.5%
Indian
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
2.3%
Mexican
1.2%
Cuban
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $86,925 ±$8,248
Per Capita Income $95,788
Median Family Income $101,318
Poverty Rate 7.7%
Child Poverty Rate 12.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 20.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.4%
$10–15k
2.6%
$15–25k
5.0%
$25–35k
4.4%
$35–50k
13.9%
$50–75k
12.1%
$75–100k
13.7%
$100–150k
25.4%
$150–200k
10.4%
$200k+
7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,211
Owner-Occupied 68.6%
Renter-Occupied 31.4%
Vacancy Rate 3.3%
Median Home Value $231,100
Median Gross Rent $1,420
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 46.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.3%
$50–100k
4.4%
$100–200k
6.3%
$200–300k
42.2%
$300–500k
19.3%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
5.4%
$500–1k
23.2%
$1–1.5k
28.6%
$1.5–2k
34.8%
$2–2.5k
7.5%
$2.5–3.5k
0.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.3%
1 vehicle
40.2%
2 vehicles
35.8%
3+
17.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
42.4%
Single-fam. att.
32.7%
5–19 units
3.8%
20+ units
2.7%
Mobile home
4.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.8%
1940–1969
1.7%
1970–1999
22.8%
2000–2009
15.0%
2010+
2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 94.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 23.2%
Graduate Degree 10.7%
Some College / Associate 28.9%
Less Than High School 1.7%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 72.7%
Unemployment Rate 8.3%
Work from Home 9.3%
Self-Employed 2.9%
Government Workers 25.8%
Private For-Profit 71.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.8%
Public Admin
14.3%
Prof. Services
10.8%
Retail
10.0%
Arts/Entmt.
9.3%
Transportation
8.3%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Finance
5.3%
Construction
4.8%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
39.7%
Food Prep
20.1%
Sales
18.9%
Production
14.7%
Construction
6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 30.6 min
Drove Alone 74.8%
Carpool 10.9%
Public Transit 1.6%
Work from Home 9.3%
Walked 1.5%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 9,870
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 35.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.4%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.2%
5–9
7.1%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
7.5%
25–34
14.2%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
13.3%
55–64
5.9%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
10.2%
85+
2.4%
Under 18: 24.1% Working age (18–64): 75.9% 65 and over: 13.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.6%
Naturalized Citizen 62.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
57.9%
Europe
15.6%
Africa
15.4%
Asia
11.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.5%
With a Disability 15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.0%
Uninsured 9.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.5%
Has a Computer 97.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023