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ZIP Code 21639

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 4,621

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 — 21639

What is the median household income in 21639?
The median household income in 21639 is $59,274 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21639?
The poverty rate in 21639 is 12.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21639?
$270,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21639?
The median gross rent in 21639 is $1,017 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21639 residents have a college degree?
12.2% of adults in 21639 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,621
Median Income
$59,274
Median Home Value
$270,300
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.0%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,857 (+7%) Home Value: +$103,300 (+61.9%) Poverty Rate: -5.7 pp (-32.2%) Bachelor's+: -1.5 pp (-10.9%) Unemployment: -2.9 pp (-49.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,621
Median Age 37.0
Female 51.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 18.7% White (non-Hisp.) 70.6% Black 8.8% Two or More 10.9% Other 3.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
4.0%
Puerto Rican
1.8%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $59,274 ±$10,974
Per Capita Income $91,233
Median Family Income $80,405
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Child Poverty Rate 15.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 16.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.2%
$10–15k
1.5%
$15–25k
12.4%
$25–35k
14.4%
$35–50k
8.3%
$50–75k
17.7%
$75–100k
8.6%
$100–150k
19.4%
$150–200k
10.7%
$200k+
4.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,890
Owner-Occupied 71.4%
Renter-Occupied 28.6%
Vacancy Rate 11.0%
Median Home Value $270,300
Median Gross Rent $1,017
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 33.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.9%
Home Value Distribution
$50–100k
2.3%
$100–200k
7.6%
$200–300k
41.5%
$300–500k
28.4%
$500k–$1M
7.2%
$1M+
1.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
25.5%
$500–1k
23.0%
$1–1.5k
35.9%
$1.5–2k
15.3%
$2.5–3.5k
0.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.9%
1 vehicle
28.9%
2 vehicles
20.8%
3+
45.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
75.2%
Single-fam. att.
5.4%
2–4 units
5.6%
5–19 units
2.2%
20+ units
4.0%
Mobile home
5.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
19.8%
1940–1969
3.4%
1970–1999
12.0%
2000–2009
13.3%
2010+
1.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 83.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 12.2%
Graduate Degree 4.9%
Some College / Associate 22.7%
Less Than High School 8.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 62.5%
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
Work from Home 3.7%
Self-Employed 14.8%
Government Workers 19.0%
Private For-Profit 66.1%
Industry
Construction
25.8%
Edu/Health
24.8%
Agriculture
10.4%
Transportation
8.4%
Retail
6.5%
Arts/Entmt.
5.6%
Prof. Services
5.1%
Finance
4.8%
Public Admin
4.0%
Manufacturing
2.2%
Wholesale
1.2%
Occupation
Management
30.1%
Construction
26.8%
Sales
19.7%
Food Prep
14.9%
Production
8.5%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 36.5 min
Drove Alone 77.4%
Carpool 8.9%
Public Transit 1.2%
Work from Home 3.7%
Walked 5.9%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,682
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 23.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
8.4%
5–9
8.4%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
14.3%
45–54
11.6%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
8.8%
85+
4.7%
Under 18: 28.2% Working age (18–64): 71.8% 65 and over: 15.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 11.3%
Naturalized Citizen 6.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 10.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
89.4%
Europe
10.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.1%
With a Disability 11.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 87.6%
Uninsured 12.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.4%
Has a Computer 91.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.3%

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