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ZIP Code 21536

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 3,829

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 — 21536

What is the median household income in 21536?
The median household income in 21536 is $69,677 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21536?
The poverty rate in 21536 is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21536?
$202,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21536?
The median gross rent in 21536 is $649 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21536 residents have a college degree?
20.6% of adults in 21536 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,829
Median Income
$69,677
Median Home Value
$202,800
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,927 (+18.6%) Home Value: +$31,300 (+18.3%) Poverty Rate: +2.7 pp (+33.7%) Bachelor's+: +5.1 pp (+32.9%) Unemployment: -0.2 pp (-5.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,829
Median Age 47.0
Female 54.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.7% White (non-Hisp.) 98.1% Black 0.3% Asian 0.4% Two or More 0.9%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $69,677 ±$6,451
Per Capita Income $99,018
Median Family Income $89,229
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Child Poverty Rate 19.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.6%
$10–15k
10.3%
$15–25k
5.3%
$25–35k
6.8%
$35–50k
10.5%
$50–75k
18.6%
$75–100k
13.1%
$100–150k
16.0%
$150–200k
7.7%
$200k+
7.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,742
Owner-Occupied 78.8%
Renter-Occupied 21.2%
Vacancy Rate 8.3%
Median Home Value $202,800
Median Gross Rent $649
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 22.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.9%
$50–100k
9.9%
$100–200k
17.2%
$200–300k
23.8%
$300–500k
20.8%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
3.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
36.6%
$500–1k
53.1%
$1–1.5k
9.9%
$3.5k+
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.3%
1 vehicle
31.9%
2 vehicles
32.0%
3+
28.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.0%
Single-fam. att.
7.8%
2–4 units
2.0%
5–19 units
1.1%
20+ units
0.7%
Mobile home
8.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.5%
1940–1969
3.9%
1970–1999
10.2%
2000–2009
13.6%
2010+
10.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 20.6%
Graduate Degree 8.3%
Some College / Associate 19.1%
Less Than High School 5.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.0%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Work from Home 9.5%
Self-Employed 3.4%
Government Workers 18.5%
Private For-Profit 77.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.7%
Manufacturing
17.4%
Construction
14.6%
Prof. Services
7.7%
Retail
7.5%
Arts/Entmt.
7.5%
Public Admin
5.2%
Transportation
4.5%
Finance
4.1%
Agriculture
3.0%
Wholesale
1.5%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
31.9%
Sales
19.7%
Production
18.6%
Food Prep
15.5%
Construction
14.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.2 min
Drove Alone 73.9%
Carpool 10.2%
Public Transit 1.5%
Work from Home 9.5%
Walked 1.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,597
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.4%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.7%
5–9
4.1%
10–14
4.7%
15–19
10.3%
20–24
7.3%
25–34
7.1%
35–44
10.6%
45–54
16.7%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
10.0%
85+
7.0%
Under 18: 18.5% Working age (18–64): 81.5% 65 and over: 23.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.3%
Naturalized Citizen 76.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
54.0%
Latin America
46.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.3%
With a Disability 17.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.4%
Uninsured 7.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.2%
Has a Computer 88.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 94.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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