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ZIP Code 21561

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 2,662

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 — 21561

What is the median household income in 21561?
The median household income in 21561 is $71,964 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21561?
The poverty rate in 21561 is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21561?
$288,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21561 residents have a college degree?
35.2% of adults in 21561 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,662
Median Income
$71,964
Median Home Value
$288,800
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.0%
Median Age
56.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,617 (+30%) Home Value: +$65,700 (+29.4%) Poverty Rate: -1.3 pp (-26.5%) Bachelor's+: +12.5 pp (+55.1%) Unemployment: -1.6 pp (-100%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,662
Median Age 56.0
Female 53.1%
Race & Ethnicity
White (non-Hisp.) 95.2% Black 0.8% Two or More 2.9% Other 1.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $71,964 ±$11,883
Per Capita Income $114,591
Median Family Income $99,750
Poverty Rate 3.6%
Child Poverty Rate 7.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 40.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.9%
$10–15k
1.6%
$15–25k
5.9%
$25–35k
9.9%
$35–50k
13.6%
$50–75k
17.7%
$75–100k
10.6%
$100–150k
13.1%
$150–200k
7.7%
$200k+
15.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,471
Owner-Occupied 91.4%
Renter-Occupied 8.6%
Vacancy Rate 52.2%
Median Home Value $288,800
Median Gross Rent
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.3%
$50–100k
9.0%
$100–200k
9.0%
$200–300k
11.5%
$300–500k
19.2%
$500k–$1M
21.2%
$1M+
8.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.2%
1 vehicle
29.5%
2 vehicles
47.5%
3+
18.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
87.5%
Single-fam. att.
1.2%
2–4 units
0.3%
Mobile home
8.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.4%
1940–1969
4.4%
1970–1999
15.3%
2000–2009
16.3%
2010+
7.9%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 35.2%
Graduate Degree 15.4%
Some College / Associate 15.6%
Less Than High School 3.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 47.5%
Unemployment Rate 0.0%
Work from Home 15.1%
Self-Employed 16.7%
Government Workers 17.3%
Private For-Profit 64.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.4%
Retail
15.7%
Prof. Services
15.4%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Construction
10.2%
Transportation
7.1%
Public Admin
4.9%
Agriculture
3.2%
Arts/Entmt.
2.7%
Finance
2.2%
Wholesale
0.9%
Occupation
Management
43.4%
Sales
24.1%
Production
16.7%
Construction
9.9%
Food Prep
5.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 30.0 min
Drove Alone 71.5%
Carpool 13.1%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 15.1%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,180
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 55.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.3%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
4.8%
15–19
2.8%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
6.6%
35–44
9.4%
45–54
6.8%
55–64
8.6%
65–74
9.2%
75–84
21.0%
85+
10.2%
Under 18: 18.8% Working age (18–64): 81.2% 65 and over: 32.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.9%
Naturalized Citizen 24.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
76.0%
Europe
24.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.1%
With a Disability 17.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.0%
Uninsured 8.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.0%
Has a Computer 89.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.4%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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