ZIP Code 21539
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,846
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 — 21539
- What is the median household income in 21539?
- The median household income in 21539 is $51,667 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 21539?
- The poverty rate in 21539 is 14.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 21539?
- $108,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 21539?
- The median gross rent in 21539 is $822 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 21539 residents have a college degree?
- 17.8% of adults in 21539 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,846
Median Income
$51,667
Median Home Value
$108,700
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.5%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$1,792 (+3.6%)
Home Value:
+$22,200 (+25.7%)
Poverty Rate:
+6.4 pp (+78%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.3 pp (-1.7%)
Unemployment:
-6.3 pp (-58.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,846
Median Age
47.0
Female
46.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 93.9%
Black 0.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Other 0.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.6%
Chinese
0.5%
Indian
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.0%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$51,667
±$4,434
Per Capita Income
$66,552
Median Family Income
$62,143
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Child Poverty Rate
18.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
20.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
39.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
9.5%
$15–25k
4.3%
$25–35k
15.8%
$35–50k
8.7%
$50–75k
25.8%
$75–100k
14.0%
$100–150k
10.9%
$150–200k
5.4%
$200k+
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,074
Owner-Occupied
69.4%
Renter-Occupied
30.6%
Vacancy Rate
24.2%
Median Home Value
$108,700
Median Gross Rent
$822
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
11.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
47.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
11.9%
$50–100k
32.2%
$100–200k
17.5%
$200–300k
12.6%
$300–500k
4.8%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
6.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.4%
$500–1k
51.9%
$1–1.5k
25.9%
$1.5–2k
8.9%
$3.5k+
1.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.3%
1 vehicle
32.7%
2 vehicles
32.9%
3+
23.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.6%
Single-fam. att.
10.1%
2–4 units
3.3%
5–19 units
7.9%
20+ units
1.9%
Mobile home
4.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
39.2%
1940–1969
4.7%
1970–1999
15.4%
2000–2009
7.2%
2010+
2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.8%
Graduate Degree
6.5%
Some College / Associate
15.8%
Less Than High School
1.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
42.1%
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Work from Home
2.2%
Self-Employed
4.6%
Government Workers
24.4%
Private For-Profit
71.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.1%
Retail
15.8%
Public Admin
10.3%
Manufacturing
6.5%
Finance
5.5%
Construction
5.5%
Arts/Entmt.
4.4%
Transportation
3.4%
Agriculture
3.4%
Prof. Services
2.6%
Wholesale
2.0%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
Management
30.5%
Food Prep
26.7%
Sales
21.3%
Production
11.1%
Construction
10.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.1 min
Drove Alone
74.8%
Carpool
16.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
2.2%
Walked
6.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
814
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
38.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.7%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
11.2%
35–44
7.6%
45–54
15.5%
55–64
4.8%
65–74
5.9%
75–84
15.4%
85+
7.2%
Under 18: 20.2%
Working age (18–64): 79.8%
65 and over: 26.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.3%
Naturalized Citizen
37.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
86.0%
Latin America
9.3%
Europe
4.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
12.1%
With a Disability
15.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.5%
Has a Computer
88.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023