ZIP Code 21236
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 39,653
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 — 21236
- What is the median household income in 21236?
- The median household income in 21236 is $92,130 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 21236?
- The poverty rate in 21236 is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 21236?
- $306,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 21236?
- The median gross rent in 21236 is $1,591 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 21236 residents have a college degree?
- 40.0% of adults in 21236 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
39,653
Median Income
$92,130
Median Home Value
$306,800
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.0%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$12,660 (+15.9%)
Home Value:
+$61,100 (+24.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.1 pp (+1.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.4 pp (+3.6%)
Unemployment:
-1.3 pp (-30.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
39,653
Median Age
38.0
Female
52.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 55.7%
Black 19.5%
Asian 15.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Other 2.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
3.1%
Chinese
1.4%
Korean
1.2%
Vietnamese
1.2%
Indian
1.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.4%
Mexican
1.1%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$92,130
±$6,015
Per Capita Income
$118,035
Median Family Income
$111,054
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Child Poverty Rate
12.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.6%
$10–15k
2.5%
$15–25k
4.2%
$25–35k
6.2%
$35–50k
8.1%
$50–75k
16.5%
$75–100k
12.8%
$100–150k
22.2%
$150–200k
13.4%
$200k+
10.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
16,267
Owner-Occupied
69.2%
Renter-Occupied
30.8%
Vacancy Rate
3.9%
Median Home Value
$306,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,591
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
40.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.7%
$50–100k
0.3%
$100–200k
1.4%
$200–300k
34.2%
$300–500k
46.4%
$500k–$1M
5.7%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.9%
$500–1k
5.5%
$1–1.5k
34.5%
$1.5–2k
44.3%
$2–2.5k
11.5%
$2.5–3.5k
1.9%
$3.5k+
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.8%
1 vehicle
37.1%
2 vehicles
39.1%
3+
17.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
41.0%
Single-fam. att.
28.9%
2–4 units
0.6%
5–19 units
7.7%
20+ units
5.7%
Mobile home
0.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.0%
1940–1969
3.0%
1970–1999
23.7%
2000–2009
5.3%
2010+
2.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
40.0%
Graduate Degree
14.8%
Some College / Associate
19.6%
Less Than High School
3.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Work from Home
13.7%
Self-Employed
4.1%
Government Workers
19.8%
Private For-Profit
75.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.9%
Prof. Services
12.8%
Retail
10.9%
Arts/Entmt.
7.9%
Finance
7.6%
Public Admin
7.3%
Transportation
6.9%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Construction
4.8%
Wholesale
2.0%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
50.0%
Sales
20.2%
Food Prep
14.4%
Production
10.6%
Construction
4.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.1 min
Drove Alone
73.9%
Carpool
8.1%
Public Transit
1.6%
Work from Home
13.7%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
15,627
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.0%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
15.1%
35–44
13.2%
45–54
11.8%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
6.5%
75–84
10.2%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 22.2%
Working age (18–64): 77.8%
65 and over: 17.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
17.0%
Naturalized Citizen
55.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
8.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
71.4%
Africa
14.4%
Latin America
7.4%
Europe
6.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.4%
With a Disability
11.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.5%
Has a Computer
95.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023