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ZIP Code 21659

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,480

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 — 21659

What is the median household income in 21659?
The median household income in 21659 is $68,889 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21659?
The poverty rate in 21659 is 15.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21659?
$202,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21659?
The median gross rent in 21659 is $876 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21659 residents have a college degree?
9.8% of adults in 21659 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,480
Median Income
$68,889
Median Home Value
$202,100
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.4%
Median Age
50.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,056 (+13.2%) Home Value: +$17,400 (+9.4%) Poverty Rate: +13.5 pp (+642.9%) Bachelor's+: -10.7 pp (-52.2%) Unemployment: -3.3 pp (-89.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,480
Median Age 50.0
Female 44.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.9% White (non-Hisp.) 83.6% Black 13.2% Asian 0.9% Two or More 0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $68,889 ±$19,834
Per Capita Income $87,663
Median Family Income $78,456
Poverty Rate 15.6%
Child Poverty Rate 2.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 31.3%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.0%
$10–15k
4.4%
$15–25k
10.8%
$25–35k
9.6%
$35–50k
5.4%
$50–75k
16.1%
$75–100k
7.8%
$100–150k
24.5%
$150–200k
7.8%
$200k+
4.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 570
Owner-Occupied 78.9%
Renter-Occupied 21.1%
Vacancy Rate 11.9%
Median Home Value $202,100
Median Gross Rent $876
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 54.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 31.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.9%
$50–100k
12.9%
$100–200k
19.4%
$200–300k
14.4%
$300–500k
33.6%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
62.9%
$1–1.5k
11.4%
$1.5–2k
25.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.8%
1 vehicle
23.5%
2 vehicles
42.0%
3+
30.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
82.3%
Mobile home
17.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
22.6%
1940–1969
1.2%
1970–1999
9.3%
2000–2009
21.8%

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

Education

High School or Higher 79.6%
Bachelor's or Higher 9.8%
Graduate Degree 1.2%
Some College / Associate 11.6%
Less Than High School 8.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 42.2%
Unemployment Rate 0.4%
Work from Home 2.6%
Self-Employed 6.5%
Government Workers 19.6%
Private For-Profit 73.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.8%
Construction
20.8%
Retail
11.2%
Wholesale
10.8%
Finance
5.1%
Prof. Services
4.7%
Arts/Entmt.
4.3%
Agriculture
3.9%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Transportation
2.9%
Public Admin
0.2%
Occupation
Management
35.1%
Sales
25.5%
Construction
15.7%
Production
12.5%
Food Prep
11.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 32.9 min
Drove Alone 89.0%
Carpool 2.2%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.6%
Walked 6.3%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 502
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 20.7%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.0%
5–9
5.0%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
8.2%
20–24
0.3%
25–34
6.4%
35–44
10.7%
45–54
15.5%
55–64
6.1%
65–74
15.4%
75–84
8.4%
85+
8.9%
Under 18: 24.8% Working age (18–64): 75.2% 65 and over: 19.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 5.2%
Naturalized Citizen 14.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
89.6%
Asia
10.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.8%
With a Disability 10.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.8%
Uninsured 7.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 75.3%
Has a Computer 94.8%
Same House 1 Year Ago 97.1%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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