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ZIP Code 21617

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 10,614

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 — 21617

What is the median household income in 21617?
The median household income in 21617 is $117,668 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21617?
The poverty rate in 21617 is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21617?
$460,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21617?
The median gross rent in 21617 is $1,327 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21617 residents have a college degree?
39.6% of adults in 21617 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
10,614
Median Income
$117,668
Median Home Value
$460,900
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.7%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,649 (+8.9%) Home Value: +$95,600 (+26.2%) Poverty Rate: -0.4 pp (-20%) Bachelor's+: +5.0 pp (+14.5%) Unemployment: +1.6 pp (+145.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 10,614
Median Age 40.0
Female 53.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.1% White (non-Hisp.) 87.3% Black 6.5% Asian 0.8% Two or More 2.9% Other 1.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.3%
Japanese
0.3%
Chinese
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $117,668 ±$20,531
Per Capita Income $131,653
Median Family Income $124,348
Poverty Rate 1.6%
Child Poverty Rate 2.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
2.4%
$25–35k
4.5%
$35–50k
10.4%
$50–75k
8.2%
$75–100k
14.3%
$100–150k
24.6%
$150–200k
12.7%
$200k+
18.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 4,218
Owner-Occupied 78.5%
Renter-Occupied 21.5%
Vacancy Rate 6.4%
Median Home Value $460,900
Median Gross Rent $1,327
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 47.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.0%
$100–200k
0.2%
$200–300k
9.2%
$300–500k
47.4%
$500k–$1M
36.1%
$1M+
2.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
9.2%
$500–1k
22.5%
$1–1.5k
27.8%
$1.5–2k
26.8%
$2–2.5k
8.9%
$2.5–3.5k
2.8%
$3.5k+
2.0%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.6%
1 vehicle
21.0%
2 vehicles
37.1%
3+
38.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
87.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.5%
2–4 units
2.6%
5–19 units
1.7%
20+ units
3.0%
Mobile home
1.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.5%
1940–1969
2.5%
1970–1999
10.3%
2000–2009
28.7%
2010+
15.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 39.6%
Graduate Degree 16.2%
Some College / Associate 19.3%
Less Than High School 0.8%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 70.6%
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
Work from Home 18.1%
Self-Employed 9.4%
Government Workers 19.4%
Private For-Profit 71.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.3%
Retail
15.0%
Construction
10.9%
Public Admin
8.6%
Prof. Services
8.3%
Finance
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Transportation
3.7%
Arts/Entmt.
3.2%
Agriculture
2.9%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Management
45.2%
Sales
20.0%
Food Prep
15.0%
Construction
11.9%
Production
7.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 33.7 min
Drove Alone 73.2%
Carpool 7.5%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 18.1%
Walked 0.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 3,947
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 63.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 25.0%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.5%
5–9
7.7%
10–14
8.0%
15–19
5.2%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
10.2%
35–44
13.2%
45–54
11.5%
55–64
8.2%
65–74
8.1%
75–84
9.4%
85+
7.0%
Under 18: 23.6% Working age (18–64): 76.4% 65 and over: 17.4%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.7%
Naturalized Citizen 84.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Europe
38.3%
Asia
29.4%
Africa
14.5%
Latin America
13.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.8%
With a Disability 9.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.2%
Uninsured 3.8%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.1%
Has a Computer 97.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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