ZIP Code 21562
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 3,192
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 — 21562
- What is the median household income in 21562?
- The median household income in 21562 is $53,056 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 21562?
- The poverty rate in 21562 is 16.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 21562?
- $113,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 21562?
- The median gross rent in 21562 is $461 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 21562 residents have a college degree?
- 13.9% of adults in 21562 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,192
Median Income
$53,056
Median Home Value
$113,200
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.8%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,717 (+25.3%)
Home Value:
+$26,800 (+31%)
Poverty Rate:
+6.8 pp (+73.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.5 pp (+47.9%)
Unemployment:
-4.7 pp (-62.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,192
Median Age
37.0
Female
52.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 97.8%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.7%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.2%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$53,056
±$12,471
Per Capita Income
$64,963
Median Family Income
$61,429
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Child Poverty Rate
25.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
24.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
33.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.9%
$10–15k
9.9%
$15–25k
7.7%
$25–35k
12.0%
$35–50k
13.2%
$50–75k
22.8%
$75–100k
9.7%
$100–150k
10.5%
$150–200k
7.7%
$200k+
1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,517
Owner-Occupied
78.5%
Renter-Occupied
21.5%
Vacancy Rate
19.2%
Median Home Value
$113,200
Median Gross Rent
$461
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
13.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
21.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
16.5%
$50–100k
30.6%
$100–200k
17.4%
$200–300k
6.1%
$1M+
3.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
52.6%
$500–1k
41.2%
$1–1.5k
3.3%
$2–2.5k
2.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.5%
1 vehicle
33.6%
2 vehicles
44.0%
3+
15.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.7%
Single-fam. att.
12.7%
2–4 units
3.1%
5–19 units
3.0%
20+ units
7.4%
Mobile home
2.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
38.4%
1940–1969
7.5%
1970–1999
7.4%
2000–2009
2.7%
2010+
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.9%
Graduate Degree
5.6%
Some College / Associate
29.9%
Less Than High School
2.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
51.1%
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Work from Home
6.2%
Self-Employed
5.1%
Government Workers
16.6%
Private For-Profit
77.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.8%
Manufacturing
15.1%
Arts/Entmt.
12.9%
Retail
10.0%
Construction
7.2%
Finance
6.7%
Prof. Services
6.3%
Transportation
6.3%
Public Admin
5.5%
Agriculture
2.8%
Wholesale
1.8%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
Management
29.5%
Food Prep
24.1%
Production
23.4%
Sales
17.0%
Construction
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
31.4 min
Drove Alone
79.9%
Carpool
9.2%
Public Transit
1.3%
Work from Home
6.2%
Walked
2.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,226
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
46.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.7%
5–9
7.6%
10–14
8.5%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
8.0%
25–34
9.6%
35–44
9.3%
45–54
11.3%
55–64
8.4%
65–74
4.5%
75–84
11.6%
85+
6.4%
Under 18: 27.3%
Working age (18–64): 72.7%
65 and over: 19.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
50.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
50.0%
Asia
50.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.7%
With a Disability
21.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.2%
Uninsured
4.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
90.5%
Has a Computer
94.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023