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ZIP Code 21286

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 21,782

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 — 21286

What is the median household income in 21286?
The median household income in 21286 is $93,093 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21286?
The poverty rate in 21286 is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21286?
$402,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21286?
The median gross rent in 21286 is $1,597 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21286 residents have a college degree?
57.4% of adults in 21286 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
21,782
Median Income
$93,093
Median Home Value
$402,000
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$5,593 (+6.4%) Home Value: +$45,800 (+12.9%) Poverty Rate: +0.5 pp (+11.6%) Bachelor's+: -6.8 pp (-10.6%) Unemployment: +0.7 pp (+25%)

Demographics

Total Population 21,782
Median Age 40.0
Female 52.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.7% White (non-Hisp.) 69.3% Black 15.3% Asian 3.6% Two or More 6.2% Other 3.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.0%
Indian
0.6%
Korean
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.2%
Puerto Rican
0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $93,093 ±$5,242
Per Capita Income $125,473
Median Family Income $135,044
Poverty Rate 4.8%
Child Poverty Rate 8.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 5.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.8%
$10–15k
2.2%
$15–25k
6.5%
$25–35k
5.3%
$35–50k
5.2%
$50–75k
12.6%
$75–100k
13.0%
$100–150k
16.7%
$150–200k
12.2%
$200k+
17.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 10,100
Owner-Occupied 62.3%
Renter-Occupied 37.7%
Vacancy Rate 5.8%
Median Home Value $402,000
Median Gross Rent $1,597
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.3%
$50–100k
0.9%
$100–200k
2.1%
$200–300k
27.6%
$300–500k
31.3%
$500k–$1M
31.0%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.7%
$500–1k
8.6%
$1–1.5k
22.7%
$1.5–2k
30.6%
$2–2.5k
19.8%
$2.5–3.5k
2.1%
$3.5k+
3.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.8%
1 vehicle
34.6%
2 vehicles
38.5%
3+
14.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
35.3%
Single-fam. att.
27.4%
2–4 units
0.4%
5–19 units
4.4%
20+ units
18.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.4%
1940–1969
9.8%
1970–1999
13.3%
2000–2009
5.2%
2010+
5.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 57.4%
Graduate Degree 27.2%
Some College / Associate 19.7%
Less Than High School 2.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 64.2%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Work from Home 18.2%
Self-Employed 4.1%
Government Workers 16.5%
Private For-Profit 79.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.9%
Prof. Services
17.2%
Arts/Entmt.
7.6%
Retail
7.3%
Finance
7.0%
Transportation
6.3%
Public Admin
5.9%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Construction
4.9%
Wholesale
2.0%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
Management
58.0%
Sales
16.8%
Food Prep
13.7%
Production
6.6%
Construction
5.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.8 min
Drove Alone 70.8%
Carpool 6.1%
Public Transit 2.3%
Work from Home 18.2%
Walked 2.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 9,519
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 44.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 15.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.9%
5–9
5.0%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
9.9%
25–34
13.2%
35–44
11.4%
45–54
9.8%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
7.3%
75–84
11.1%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 18.7% Working age (18–64): 81.3% 65 and over: 21.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.5%
Naturalized Citizen 66.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
35.6%
Latin America
26.8%
Africa
17.5%
Europe
17.3%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.1%
With a Disability 10.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.7%
Uninsured 3.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.9%
Has a Computer 93.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.8%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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