ZIP Code 21520
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 2,327
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 — 21520
- What is the median household income in 21520?
- The median household income in 21520 is $63,631 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 21520?
- The poverty rate in 21520 is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 21520?
- $275,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 21520?
- The median gross rent in 21520 is $681 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 21520 residents have a college degree?
- 28.5% of adults in 21520 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,327
Median Income
$63,631
Median Home Value
$275,500
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.3%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$5,006 (+8.5%)
Home Value:
+$33,800 (+14%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.6 pp (+59.3%)
Bachelor's+:
-5.0 pp (-14.9%)
Unemployment:
+0.3 pp (+30%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,327
Median Age
39.0
Female
52.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.5%
Black 3.5%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.1%
Filipino
0.6%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$63,631
±$12,955
Per Capita Income
$120,348
Median Family Income
$79,205
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Child Poverty Rate
8.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.9%
$10–15k
5.3%
$15–25k
4.4%
$25–35k
6.3%
$35–50k
12.0%
$50–75k
26.7%
$75–100k
10.6%
$100–150k
17.9%
$150–200k
3.5%
$200k+
11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,028
Owner-Occupied
79.1%
Renter-Occupied
20.9%
Vacancy Rate
17.6%
Median Home Value
$275,500
Median Gross Rent
$681
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
21.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.3%
$50–100k
2.2%
$100–200k
7.9%
$200–300k
22.8%
$300–500k
33.3%
$500k–$1M
9.6%
$1M+
3.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
33.6%
$500–1k
37.8%
$1–1.5k
21.7%
$1.5–2k
1.4%
$3.5k+
5.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.4%
1 vehicle
12.3%
2 vehicles
59.3%
3+
20.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.8%
Single-fam. att.
6.9%
5–19 units
0.4%
20+ units
6.1%
Mobile home
5.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
21.2%
1940–1969
0.9%
1970–1999
13.6%
2000–2009
18.0%
2010+
1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
28.5%
Graduate Degree
18.0%
Some College / Associate
22.1%
Less Than High School
1.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
Work from Home
12.0%
Self-Employed
4.1%
Government Workers
25.1%
Private For-Profit
70.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.4%
Construction
15.6%
Retail
13.2%
Arts/Entmt.
13.1%
Prof. Services
8.6%
Finance
7.1%
Public Admin
5.6%
Transportation
5.3%
Manufacturing
2.2%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture
1.4%
Occupation
Management
40.1%
Food Prep
19.6%
Sales
19.1%
Production
15.8%
Construction
5.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.8 min
Drove Alone
77.2%
Carpool
6.8%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
12.0%
Walked
2.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
847
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
66.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
26.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.2%
5–9
9.7%
10–14
4.2%
15–19
11.9%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
7.6%
35–44
16.2%
45–54
13.3%
55–64
3.6%
65–74
6.6%
75–84
11.0%
85+
4.3%
Under 18: 23.6%
Working age (18–64): 76.4%
65 and over: 16.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.2%
Naturalized Citizen
2.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
62.7%
Asia
37.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.8%
With a Disability
15.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
98.7%
Uninsured
1.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
77.1%
Has a Computer
91.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023