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ZIP Code 21234

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 65,010

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 — 21234

What is the median household income in 21234?
The median household income in 21234 is $83,139 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21234?
The poverty rate in 21234 is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21234?
$276,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21234?
The median gross rent in 21234 is $1,542 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21234 residents have a college degree?
36.5% of adults in 21234 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
65,010
Median Income
$83,139
Median Home Value
$276,000
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,425 (+24.6%) Home Value: +$53,700 (+24.2%) Poverty Rate: +0.4 pp (+9.3%) Bachelor's+: +2.7 pp (+8%) Unemployment: -1.1 pp (-23.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 65,010
Median Age 40.0
Female 52.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.9% White (non-Hisp.) 57.9% Black 29.0% Asian 5.1% Two or More 4.8% Other 1.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
1.4%
Indian
1.0%
Chinese
1.0%
Korean
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.1%
Puerto Rican
0.8%
Cuban
0.5%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $83,139 ±$3,316
Per Capita Income $103,727
Median Family Income $100,561
Poverty Rate 4.7%
Child Poverty Rate 6.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.3%
$10–15k
1.5%
$15–25k
3.6%
$25–35k
5.6%
$35–50k
10.3%
$50–75k
18.9%
$75–100k
14.4%
$100–150k
21.7%
$150–200k
9.7%
$200k+
10.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 29,575
Owner-Occupied 65.2%
Renter-Occupied 34.8%
Vacancy Rate 7.8%
Median Home Value $276,000
Median Gross Rent $1,542
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.5%
$50–100k
0.7%
$100–200k
4.9%
$200–300k
41.5%
$300–500k
33.8%
$500k–$1M
5.4%
$1M+
0.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.1%
$500–1k
4.5%
$1–1.5k
42.7%
$1.5–2k
31.6%
$2–2.5k
9.3%
$2.5–3.5k
3.6%
$3.5k+
8.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.5%
1 vehicle
41.5%
2 vehicles
37.6%
3+
13.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
46.0%
Single-fam. att.
24.6%
2–4 units
2.7%
5–19 units
9.4%
20+ units
8.3%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.3%
1940–1969
8.7%
1970–1999
12.5%
2000–2009
2.8%
2010+
1.6%

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

Education

High School or Higher 93.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 36.5%
Graduate Degree 14.5%
Some College / Associate 20.8%
Less Than High School 2.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 65.7%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Work from Home 13.3%
Self-Employed 3.7%
Government Workers 18.4%
Private For-Profit 77.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.4%
Prof. Services
12.3%
Retail
11.2%
Public Admin
7.1%
Arts/Entmt.
6.9%
Finance
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Construction
6.1%
Transportation
5.5%
Wholesale
2.9%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
45.2%
Sales
22.3%
Food Prep
15.4%
Production
10.6%
Construction
6.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.2 min
Drove Alone 73.5%
Carpool 8.7%
Public Transit 2.2%
Work from Home 13.3%
Walked 0.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 27,258
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
4.9%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
14.2%
45–54
12.7%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
9.5%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 21.0% Working age (18–64): 79.0% 65 and over: 18.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 9.6%
Naturalized Citizen 65.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
36.9%
Africa
29.0%
Latin America
21.8%
Europe
11.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.1%
With a Disability 12.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.3%
Uninsured 4.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.0%
Has a Computer 94.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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