ZIP Code 21655
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 4,995
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 — 21655
- What is the median household income in 21655?
- The median household income in 21655 is $85,608 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 21655?
- The poverty rate in 21655 is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 21655?
- $291,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 21655?
- The median gross rent in 21655 is $1,313 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 21655 residents have a college degree?
- 25.4% of adults in 21655 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,995
Median Income
$85,608
Median Home Value
$291,200
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$19,766 (+30%)
Home Value:
+$75,400 (+34.9%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.6 pp (+13%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.1 pp (+13.9%)
Unemployment:
-1.2 pp (-26.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,995
Median Age
42.0
Female
48.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 79.2%
Black 10.5%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Other 2.5%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.0%
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$85,608
±$11,587
Per Capita Income
$97,113
Median Family Income
$98,333
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Child Poverty Rate
8.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
25.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.3%
$10–15k
3.2%
$15–25k
3.3%
$25–35k
3.8%
$35–50k
13.1%
$50–75k
16.4%
$75–100k
17.7%
$100–150k
20.7%
$150–200k
11.1%
$200k+
8.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,041
Owner-Occupied
82.2%
Renter-Occupied
17.8%
Vacancy Rate
9.6%
Median Home Value
$291,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,313
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
12.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
45.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.0%
$50–100k
1.1%
$100–200k
6.7%
$200–300k
32.5%
$300–500k
35.4%
$500k–$1M
8.0%
$1M+
3.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
22.4%
$1–1.5k
58.1%
$1.5–2k
19.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.0%
1 vehicle
29.5%
2 vehicles
35.5%
3+
32.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
87.3%
Single-fam. att.
2.5%
2–4 units
0.5%
5–19 units
0.5%
Mobile home
6.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
14.7%
1940–1969
8.0%
1970–1999
13.5%
2000–2009
12.9%
2010+
8.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.0%
Bachelor's or Higher
25.4%
Graduate Degree
12.9%
Some College / Associate
22.8%
Less Than High School
1.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
69.9%
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
Work from Home
5.3%
Self-Employed
4.7%
Government Workers
21.6%
Private For-Profit
73.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.3%
Retail
9.7%
Construction
9.3%
Public Admin
8.6%
Transportation
8.3%
Prof. Services
7.6%
Manufacturing
5.8%
Agriculture
5.0%
Finance
4.5%
Arts/Entmt.
3.9%
Wholesale
3.0%
Information
2.6%
Occupation
Management
35.4%
Sales
20.8%
Food Prep
19.2%
Production
13.1%
Construction
11.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
29.3 min
Drove Alone
87.2%
Carpool
3.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.3%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,846
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
55.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.2%
5–9
8.5%
10–14
5.6%
15–19
4.1%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
14.4%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
7.8%
65–74
8.2%
75–84
10.0%
85+
5.9%
Under 18: 21.7%
Working age (18–64): 78.3%
65 and over: 17.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.5%
Naturalized Citizen
45.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
75.7%
Europe
16.2%
Latin America
2.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.3%
With a Disability
11.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
98.7%
Uninsured
1.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
89.8%
Has a Computer
92.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023