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ZIP Code 21704

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 19,623

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 — 21704

What is the median household income in 21704?
The median household income in 21704 is $164,457 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21704?
The poverty rate in 21704 is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21704?
$585,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21704?
The median gross rent in 21704 is $2,395 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21704 residents have a college degree?
58.1% of adults in 21704 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
19,623
Median Income
$164,457
Median Home Value
$585,900
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.4%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,502 (+10.4%) Home Value: +$92,400 (+18.7%) Poverty Rate: -0.5 pp (-22.7%) Bachelor's+: +0.6 pp (+1%) Unemployment: +0.3 pp (+9.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 19,623
Median Age 38.0
Female 46.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.5% White (non-Hisp.) 52.1% Black 12.6% Asian 16.8% Two or More 13.6% Other 2.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
8.6%
Chinese
3.0%
Korean
1.0%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Filipino
0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.0%
Puerto Rican
0.9%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $164,457 ±$9,739
Per Capita Income $188,100
Median Family Income $170,093
Poverty Rate 1.7%
Child Poverty Rate 2.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.2%
$10–15k
0.4%
$15–25k
0.7%
$25–35k
1.6%
$35–50k
1.8%
$50–75k
8.5%
$75–100k
9.5%
$100–150k
18.4%
$150–200k
19.5%
$200k+
37.5%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 6,230
Owner-Occupied 81.3%
Renter-Occupied 18.7%
Vacancy Rate 1.5%
Median Home Value $585,900
Median Gross Rent $2,395
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 18.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.7%
$50–100k
0.2%
$200–300k
2.9%
$300–500k
30.3%
$500k–$1M
63.0%
$1M+
2.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.1%
$500–1k
4.2%
$1–1.5k
3.8%
$1.5–2k
21.0%
$2–2.5k
25.2%
$2.5–3.5k
33.8%
$3.5k+
10.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.9%
1 vehicle
22.1%
2 vehicles
45.1%
3+
27.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
54.6%
Single-fam. att.
35.1%
2–4 units
1.6%
5–19 units
0.2%
20+ units
4.4%
Mobile home
1.0%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.5%
1940–1969
2.0%
1970–1999
4.3%
2000–2009
38.1%
2010+
28.5%

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

Education

High School or Higher 96.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 58.1%
Graduate Degree 29.0%
Some College / Associate 12.8%
Less Than High School 2.1%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 72.0%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Work from Home 27.3%
Self-Employed 5.2%
Government Workers 22.8%
Private For-Profit 71.8%
Industry
Prof. Services
23.8%
Edu/Health
21.6%
Public Admin
10.3%
Retail
8.7%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Finance
6.3%
Arts/Entmt.
5.8%
Construction
5.7%
Wholesale
2.2%
Transportation
2.0%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture
1.0%
Occupation
Management
61.0%
Sales
16.4%
Food Prep
12.2%
Construction
5.4%
Production
4.9%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 36.1 min
Drove Alone 65.1%
Carpool 4.6%
Public Transit 0.3%
Work from Home 27.3%
Walked 1.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 6,136
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 70.6%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 45.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.5%
5–9
9.9%
10–14
9.7%
15–19
7.0%
20–24
3.9%
25–34
7.1%
35–44
19.5%
45–54
15.7%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
4.9%
75–84
6.4%
85+
2.6%
Under 18: 31.8% Working age (18–64): 68.2% 65 and over: 10.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 21.5%
Naturalized Citizen 68.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 7.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
54.8%
Latin America
20.0%
Europe
11.9%
Africa
11.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.6%
With a Disability 6.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.7%
Uninsured 3.3%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 94.8%
Has a Computer 96.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

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