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ZIP Code 21643

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 5,176

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 — 21643

What is the median household income in 21643?
The median household income in 21643 is $61,708 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21643?
The poverty rate in 21643 is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21643?
$220,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21643?
The median gross rent in 21643 is $739 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21643 residents have a college degree?
10.5% of adults in 21643 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
5,176
Median Income
$61,708
Median Home Value
$220,000
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$3,141 (+5.4%) Home Value: +$66,700 (+43.5%) Poverty Rate: -4.4 pp (-28.2%) Bachelor's+: -4.7 pp (-30.9%) Unemployment: -3.7 pp (-44%)

Demographics

Total Population 5,176
Median Age 40.0
Female 65.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.0% White (non-Hisp.) 60.5% Black 28.6% Asian 0.8% Two or More 4.7% Other 4.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.4%
Puerto Rican
0.2%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $61,708 ±$10,079
Per Capita Income $76,170
Median Family Income $82,540
Poverty Rate 11.2%
Child Poverty Rate 11.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 21.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 31.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.8%
$10–15k
11.6%
$15–25k
6.2%
$25–35k
5.2%
$35–50k
14.5%
$50–75k
17.7%
$75–100k
14.4%
$100–150k
13.4%
$150–200k
9.5%
$200k+
1.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,323
Owner-Occupied 84.4%
Renter-Occupied 15.6%
Vacancy Rate 13.3%
Median Home Value $220,000
Median Gross Rent $739
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 28.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 48.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.1%
$50–100k
3.0%
$100–200k
18.8%
$200–300k
43.1%
$300–500k
9.0%
$1M+
5.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
32.0%
$500–1k
35.6%
$1–1.5k
16.8%
$1.5–2k
10.7%
$2–2.5k
3.2%
$3.5k+
1.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.8%
1 vehicle
27.8%
2 vehicles
42.3%
3+
22.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.6%
Single-fam. att.
0.4%
2–4 units
1.2%
5–19 units
3.6%
20+ units
3.2%
Mobile home
13.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
12.6%
1940–1969
4.9%
1970–1999
19.8%
2000–2009
12.1%
2010+
4.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 81.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 10.5%
Graduate Degree 3.2%
Some College / Associate 24.3%
Less Than High School 5.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.7%
Work from Home 5.0%
Self-Employed 8.0%
Government Workers 17.2%
Private For-Profit 74.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.1%
Prof. Services
10.0%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Public Admin
7.3%
Construction
7.2%
Transportation
7.0%
Arts/Entmt.
6.8%
Retail
6.2%
Agriculture
5.5%
Information
4.3%
Finance
1.7%
Wholesale
1.5%
Occupation
Management
29.8%
Food Prep
22.8%
Sales
20.9%
Production
15.7%
Construction
10.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 32.9 min
Drove Alone 86.8%
Carpool 6.9%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.0%
Walked 0.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 2,013
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 13.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.9%
5–9
4.1%
10–14
8.9%
15–19
4.9%
20–24
6.3%
25–34
11.6%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
4.1%
75–84
12.6%
85+
7.8%
Under 18: 23.8% Working age (18–64): 76.2% 65 and over: 21.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.4%
Naturalized Citizen 39.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
73.9%
Europe
14.2%
Africa
7.4%
Asia
4.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 4.7%
With a Disability 16.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.5%
Uninsured 5.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.7%
Has a Computer 88.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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