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ZIP Code 21701

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Population: 41,340

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 — 21701

What is the median household income in 21701?
The median household income in 21701 is $102,306 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21701?
The poverty rate in 21701 is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21701?
$404,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21701?
The median gross rent in 21701 is $1,607 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21701 residents have a college degree?
49.7% of adults in 21701 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
41,340
Median Income
$102,306
Median Home Value
$404,900
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.8%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$18,741 (+22.4%) Home Value: +$103,300 (+34.3%) Poverty Rate: +0.6 pp (+14.6%) Bachelor's+: +3.7 pp (+8%) Unemployment: +0.2 pp (+5.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 41,340
Median Age 39.0
Female 51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 8.0% White (non-Hisp.) 70.8% Black 12.0% Asian 3.4% Two or More 9.2% Other 2.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.2%
Indian
0.3%
Korean
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.6%
Puerto Rican
1.1%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $102,306 ±$3,034
Per Capita Income $125,760
Median Family Income $129,813
Poverty Rate 4.7%
Child Poverty Rate 6.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 7.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.5%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
4.3%
$25–35k
3.8%
$35–50k
7.5%
$50–75k
12.3%
$75–100k
15.1%
$100–150k
21.8%
$150–200k
11.8%
$200k+
18.7%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 18,914
Owner-Occupied 67.2%
Renter-Occupied 32.8%
Vacancy Rate 6.6%
Median Home Value $404,900
Median Gross Rent $1,607
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 14.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.7%
$50–100k
0.1%
$100–200k
0.9%
$200–300k
15.5%
$300–500k
50.6%
$500k–$1M
26.5%
$1M+
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.6%
$500–1k
9.2%
$1–1.5k
26.3%
$1.5–2k
36.6%
$2–2.5k
16.1%
$2.5–3.5k
3.1%
$3.5k+
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.0%
1 vehicle
33.8%
2 vehicles
38.7%
3+
20.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
39.5%
Single-fam. att.
29.9%
2–4 units
3.0%
5–19 units
5.1%
20+ units
9.1%
Mobile home
0.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
21.0%
1940–1969
3.2%
1970–1999
5.8%
2000–2009
11.3%
2010+
12.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 49.7%
Graduate Degree 24.1%
Some College / Associate 16.9%
Less Than High School 2.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 70.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Work from Home 19.0%
Self-Employed 6.0%
Government Workers 22.1%
Private For-Profit 71.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
25.9%
Prof. Services
19.0%
Retail
8.5%
Arts/Entmt.
8.3%
Construction
8.1%
Public Admin
7.1%
Finance
6.3%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Transportation
4.2%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale
0.9%
Agriculture
0.3%
Occupation
Management
54.8%
Sales
17.6%
Food Prep
13.2%
Production
8.0%
Construction
6.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.5 min
Drove Alone 66.4%
Carpool 6.9%
Public Transit 1.0%
Work from Home 19.0%
Walked 4.5%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 17,662
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.3%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.2%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.7%
5–9
4.1%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
15.1%
35–44
13.8%
45–54
12.9%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
10.7%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 19.3% Working age (18–64): 80.7% 65 and over: 17.8%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 9.8%
Naturalized Citizen 69.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
34.0%
Asia
28.1%
Europe
19.3%
Africa
15.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.7%
With a Disability 12.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.3%
Uninsured 3.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.9%
Has a Computer 96.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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