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ZIP Code 21222

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 58,935

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 — 21222

What is the median household income in 21222?
The median household income in 21222 is $61,934 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21222?
The poverty rate in 21222 is 15.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21222?
$200,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21222?
The median gross rent in 21222 is $1,390 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21222 residents have a college degree?
13.5% of adults in 21222 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
58,935
Median Income
$61,934
Median Home Value
$200,800
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.4%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,548 (+11.8%) Home Value: +$50,000 (+33.2%) Poverty Rate: +4.2 pp (+37.2%) Bachelor's+: +0.3 pp (+2.3%) Unemployment: +0.5 pp (+7.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 58,935
Median Age 36.0
Female 51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 15.0% White (non-Hisp.) 59.1% Black 18.7% Asian 2.4% Two or More 6.5% Other 8.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.9%
Chinese
0.4%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.4%
Puerto Rican
2.5%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $61,934 ±$2,345
Per Capita Income $85,550
Median Family Income $67,216
Poverty Rate 15.5%
Child Poverty Rate 26.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 24.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.5%
$10–15k
4.7%
$15–25k
8.7%
$25–35k
9.6%
$35–50k
11.2%
$50–75k
19.0%
$75–100k
13.8%
$100–150k
15.2%
$150–200k
7.2%
$200k+
4.2%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 24,054
Owner-Occupied 63.4%
Renter-Occupied 36.6%
Vacancy Rate 6.9%
Median Home Value $200,800
Median Gross Rent $1,390
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 50.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.5%
$50–100k
4.6%
$100–200k
14.0%
$200–300k
36.2%
$300–500k
11.5%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
1.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.0%
$500–1k
13.3%
$1–1.5k
43.4%
$1.5–2k
26.1%
$2–2.5k
12.4%
$2.5–3.5k
1.1%
$3.5k+
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.4%
1 vehicle
38.4%
2 vehicles
33.6%
3+
13.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
37.6%
Single-fam. att.
43.5%
2–4 units
1.1%
5–19 units
4.2%
20+ units
3.0%
Mobile home
1.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.6%
1940–1969
20.7%
1970–1999
6.0%
2000–2009
2.2%
2010+
2.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 84.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 13.5%
Graduate Degree 4.2%
Some College / Associate 21.8%
Less Than High School 4.9%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.5%
Unemployment Rate 7.4%
Work from Home 5.0%
Self-Employed 6.2%
Government Workers 12.2%
Private For-Profit 81.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.8%
Retail
13.2%
Transportation
12.6%
Construction
11.6%
Arts/Entmt.
8.8%
Prof. Services
8.3%
Manufacturing
7.3%
Finance
4.7%
Public Admin
3.9%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
27.3%
Sales
21.9%
Production
21.8%
Food Prep
16.7%
Construction
12.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 25.5 min
Drove Alone 77.2%
Carpool 9.3%
Public Transit 4.2%
Work from Home 5.0%
Walked 2.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 22,385
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 35.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.5%
5–9
7.5%
10–14
7.7%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
15.2%
35–44
14.7%
45–54
10.1%
55–64
4.2%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
9.6%
85+
4.2%
Under 18: 25.1% Working age (18–64): 74.9% 65 and over: 15.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.8%
Naturalized Citizen 42.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 6.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
66.6%
Asia
19.5%
Europe
7.6%
Africa
6.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.0%
With a Disability 15.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.2%
Uninsured 9.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.5%
Has a Computer 92.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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