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ZIP Code 21620

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Population: 13,533

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 — 21620

What is the median household income in 21620?
The median household income in 21620 is $76,094 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21620?
The poverty rate in 21620 is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21620?
$318,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21620?
The median gross rent in 21620 is $1,149 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21620 residents have a college degree?
42.9% of adults in 21620 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
13,533
Median Income
$76,094
Median Home Value
$318,700
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,288 (+19.3%) Home Value: +$58,600 (+22.5%) Poverty Rate: +5.1 pp (+164.5%) Bachelor's+: +4.3 pp (+11.1%) Unemployment: +0.1 pp (+2.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 13,533
Median Age 42.0
Female 51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.9% White (non-Hisp.) 77.2% Black 14.5% Asian 1.2% Two or More 3.5% Other 2.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.3%
Chinese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.6%
Cuban
0.2%
Puerto Rican
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $76,094 ±$8,520
Per Capita Income $92,291
Median Family Income $113,201
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Child Poverty Rate 18.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.2%
$10–15k
4.7%
$15–25k
5.1%
$25–35k
7.9%
$35–50k
15.4%
$50–75k
12.2%
$75–100k
11.6%
$100–150k
18.4%
$150–200k
9.9%
$200k+
10.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,259
Owner-Occupied 71.0%
Renter-Occupied 29.0%
Vacancy Rate 9.3%
Median Home Value $318,700
Median Gross Rent $1,149
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.6%
$50–100k
2.3%
$100–200k
5.8%
$200–300k
28.7%
$300–500k
36.1%
$500k–$1M
15.1%
$1M+
3.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.0%
$500–1k
30.4%
$1–1.5k
43.0%
$1.5–2k
8.1%
$2–2.5k
7.0%
$2.5–3.5k
3.8%
$3.5k+
5.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.8%
1 vehicle
37.3%
2 vehicles
39.6%
3+
17.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.3%
Single-fam. att.
6.4%
2–4 units
1.0%
5–19 units
4.2%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
2.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.0%
1940–1969
4.3%
1970–1999
16.3%
2000–2009
14.0%
2010+
6.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 42.9%
Graduate Degree 21.9%
Some College / Associate 16.1%
Less Than High School 2.5%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.4%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Work from Home 10.4%
Self-Employed 9.6%
Government Workers 16.7%
Private For-Profit 73.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.1%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Retail
10.2%
Prof. Services
9.7%
Arts/Entmt.
7.7%
Construction
7.2%
Public Admin
6.1%
Finance
4.0%
Agriculture
3.6%
Transportation
3.0%
Wholesale
2.6%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
Management
41.1%
Food Prep
20.3%
Sales
16.2%
Production
12.0%
Construction
10.4%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.4 min
Drove Alone 71.1%
Carpool 7.6%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 10.4%
Walked 8.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 5,674
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 42.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 11.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.2%
5–9
4.4%
10–14
4.0%
15–19
9.8%
20–24
9.0%
25–34
9.2%
35–44
10.6%
45–54
10.5%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
5.5%
75–84
13.4%
85+
9.0%
Under 18: 17.2% Working age (18–64): 82.8% 65 and over: 25.9%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.4%
Naturalized Citizen 55.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
34.4%
Europe
30.1%
Asia
25.3%
Africa
10.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.8%
With a Disability 14.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.0%
Uninsured 6.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.0%
Has a Computer 93.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

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