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ZIP Code 21146

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 28,489

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 — 21146

What is the median household income in 21146?
The median household income in 21146 is $169,835 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21146?
The poverty rate in 21146 is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21146?
$643,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21146?
The median gross rent in 21146 is $1,619 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21146 residents have a college degree?
60.2% of adults in 21146 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
28,489
Median Income
$169,835
Median Home Value
$643,600
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.5%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$20,899 (+14%) Home Value: +$109,200 (+20.4%) Poverty Rate: -0.9 pp (-33.3%) Bachelor's+: -3.2 pp (-5%) Unemployment: -1.6 pp (-39%)

Demographics

Total Population 28,489
Median Age 41.0
Female 50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.4% White (non-Hisp.) 87.1% Black 3.9% Asian 2.3% Two or More 4.6% Other 1.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.9%
Korean
0.5%
Indian
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.5%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $169,835 ±$16,264
Per Capita Income $218,359
Median Family Income $205,527
Poverty Rate 1.8%
Child Poverty Rate 2.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 2.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 31.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
0.8%
$10–15k
0.3%
$15–25k
2.3%
$25–35k
4.2%
$35–50k
5.3%
$50–75k
8.3%
$75–100k
6.4%
$100–150k
15.3%
$150–200k
14.4%
$200k+
42.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,329
Owner-Occupied 88.8%
Renter-Occupied 11.2%
Vacancy Rate 4.3%
Median Home Value $643,600
Median Gross Rent $1,619
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 42.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.5%
$50–100k
0.5%
$200–300k
3.4%
$300–500k
20.2%
$500k–$1M
63.2%
$1M+
12.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.4%
$500–1k
6.3%
$1–1.5k
38.6%
$1.5–2k
20.0%
$2–2.5k
5.0%
$2.5–3.5k
13.1%
$3.5k+
16.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.5%
1 vehicle
19.8%
2 vehicles
46.9%
3+
30.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
92.1%
Single-fam. att.
1.9%
2–4 units
0.9%
5–19 units
0.1%
20+ units
4.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.4%
1940–1969
2.1%
1970–1999
18.7%
2000–2009
7.7%
2010+
6.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 60.2%
Graduate Degree 30.9%
Some College / Associate 13.6%
Less Than High School 1.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 67.9%
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
Work from Home 23.5%
Self-Employed 6.9%
Government Workers 23.5%
Private For-Profit 69.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.5%
Prof. Services
21.1%
Public Admin
11.7%
Construction
8.1%
Finance
8.0%
Retail
6.1%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Arts/Entmt.
4.6%
Wholesale
2.7%
Information
2.3%
Transportation
1.9%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
63.5%
Sales
16.0%
Food Prep
9.6%
Construction
7.7%
Production
3.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 29.2 min
Drove Alone 69.2%
Carpool 3.5%
Public Transit 0.7%
Work from Home 23.5%
Walked 2.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,888
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 66.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 33.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.1%
5–9
7.3%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
3.6%
25–34
8.5%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
12.8%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
9.0%
85+
6.0%
Under 18: 26.7% Working age (18–64): 73.3% 65 and over: 17.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.1%
Naturalized Citizen 60.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
29.3%
Asia
28.4%
Latin America
26.5%
Africa
10.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 9.8%
With a Disability 9.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 98.4%
Uninsured 1.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.0%
Has a Computer 97.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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