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ZIP Code 21532

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 13,123

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 — 21532

What is the median household income in 21532?
The median household income in 21532 is $60,158 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21532?
The poverty rate in 21532 is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21532?
$175,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21532?
The median gross rent in 21532 is $839 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21532 residents have a college degree?
32.5% of adults in 21532 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,123
Median Income
$60,158
Median Home Value
$175,600
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.9%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,944 (+24.8%) Home Value: +$45,800 (+35.3%) Poverty Rate: +4.4 pp (+67.7%) Bachelor's+: +7.3 pp (+29%) Unemployment: -2.2 pp (-27.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 13,123
Median Age 32.0
Female 52.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.9% White (non-Hisp.) 89.0% Black 6.4% Asian 1.5% Two or More 2.2% Other 0.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.0%
Indian
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $60,158 ±$4,447
Per Capita Income $82,570
Median Family Income $81,573
Poverty Rate 10.9%
Child Poverty Rate 17.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 16.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 29.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
6.4%
$10–15k
7.9%
$15–25k
7.5%
$25–35k
8.0%
$35–50k
11.8%
$50–75k
16.8%
$75–100k
12.4%
$100–150k
19.1%
$150–200k
7.4%
$200k+
2.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,044
Owner-Occupied 66.1%
Renter-Occupied 33.9%
Vacancy Rate 13.8%
Median Home Value $175,600
Median Gross Rent $839
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.5%
$50–100k
17.4%
$100–200k
16.2%
$200–300k
24.9%
$300–500k
10.4%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
15.3%
$500–1k
49.3%
$1–1.5k
31.6%
$1.5–2k
1.3%
$2–2.5k
2.0%
$2.5–3.5k
0.2%
$3.5k+
0.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.2%
1 vehicle
37.4%
2 vehicles
28.2%
3+
27.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
70.5%
Single-fam. att.
3.5%
2–4 units
3.2%
5–19 units
6.2%
20+ units
4.6%
Mobile home
4.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
31.7%
1940–1969
7.3%
1970–1999
10.3%
2000–2009
6.9%
2010+
3.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 32.5%
Graduate Degree 17.0%
Some College / Associate 14.5%
Less Than High School 0.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 53.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.9%
Work from Home 8.9%
Self-Employed 2.4%
Government Workers 31.2%
Private For-Profit 66.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.0%
Arts/Entmt.
12.0%
Public Admin
10.9%
Retail
8.6%
Prof. Services
6.6%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Construction
5.6%
Transportation
5.5%
Finance
4.1%
Wholesale
1.4%
Agriculture
0.9%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
40.0%
Food Prep
24.6%
Sales
19.6%
Production
8.6%
Construction
7.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 23.2 min
Drove Alone 79.7%
Carpool 5.2%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 8.9%
Walked 5.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,207
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.6%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.6%
5–9
4.4%
10–14
5.1%
15–19
9.4%
20–24
15.7%
25–34
12.8%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
7.8%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
11.5%
85+
4.0%
Under 18: 16.1% Working age (18–64): 83.9% 65 and over: 17.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.6%
Naturalized Citizen 55.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
54.0%
Latin America
22.6%
Europe
11.9%
Africa
3.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.6%
With a Disability 15.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.6%
Uninsured 2.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.7%
Has a Computer 91.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 83.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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