ZIP Code 21078
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 20,002
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 — 21078
- What is the median household income in 21078?
- The median household income in 21078 is $109,451 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 21078?
- The poverty rate in 21078 is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 21078?
- $355,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 21078?
- The median gross rent in 21078 is $1,331 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 21078 residents have a college degree?
- 40.9% of adults in 21078 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
20,002
Median Income
$109,451
Median Home Value
$355,500
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$29,962 (+37.7%)
Home Value:
+$62,800 (+21.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.2 pp (-4.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.8 pp (+7.3%)
Unemployment:
-2.5 pp (-41.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
20,002
Median Age
47.0
Female
52.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 74.8%
Black 12.3%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Other 2.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.4%
Indian
0.7%
Korean
0.3%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.5%
Puerto Rican
0.9%
Cuban
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$109,451
±$10,595
Per Capita Income
$122,355
Median Family Income
$128,627
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Child Poverty Rate
6.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
36.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.2%
$10–15k
3.0%
$15–25k
4.2%
$25–35k
5.5%
$35–50k
6.6%
$50–75k
12.0%
$75–100k
11.2%
$100–150k
19.9%
$150–200k
15.4%
$200k+
19.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
8,760
Owner-Occupied
77.4%
Renter-Occupied
22.6%
Vacancy Rate
5.1%
Median Home Value
$355,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,331
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
31.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.4%
$50–100k
1.6%
$100–200k
1.7%
$200–300k
23.9%
$300–500k
45.8%
$500k–$1M
18.0%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.7%
$500–1k
15.5%
$1–1.5k
32.7%
$1.5–2k
33.7%
$2–2.5k
2.6%
$2.5–3.5k
1.7%
$3.5k+
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.2%
1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
38.5%
3+
25.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
59.2%
Single-fam. att.
18.0%
2–4 units
2.1%
5–19 units
3.3%
20+ units
3.5%
Mobile home
4.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.2%
1940–1969
4.6%
1970–1999
9.2%
2000–2009
16.1%
2010+
11.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
40.9%
Graduate Degree
19.9%
Some College / Associate
19.0%
Less Than High School
1.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Work from Home
16.3%
Self-Employed
2.5%
Government Workers
26.3%
Private For-Profit
70.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.2%
Prof. Services
15.6%
Public Admin
12.7%
Retail
11.4%
Arts/Entmt.
9.0%
Finance
7.2%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Transportation
5.6%
Construction
5.0%
Wholesale
1.6%
Information
0.4%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
49.4%
Sales
19.0%
Food Prep
12.7%
Production
12.4%
Construction
6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
28.3 min
Drove Alone
70.0%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
1.2%
Work from Home
16.3%
Walked
2.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
8,313
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
53.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
16.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.2%
5–9
3.9%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
12.8%
35–44
9.8%
45–54
13.9%
55–64
8.5%
65–74
9.0%
75–84
12.7%
85+
7.5%
Under 18: 18.9%
Working age (18–64): 81.1%
65 and over: 21.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.3%
Naturalized Citizen
66.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
31.8%
Asia
27.0%
Europe
25.4%
Africa
10.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
12.9%
With a Disability
12.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.7%
Uninsured
3.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
92.9%
Has a Computer
96.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.4%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023