ZIP Code 21742
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 35,114
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 — 21742
- What is the median household income in 21742?
- The median household income in 21742 is $80,533 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 21742?
- The poverty rate in 21742 is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 21742?
- $280,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 21742?
- The median gross rent in 21742 is $1,267 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 21742 residents have a college degree?
- 29.9% of adults in 21742 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
35,114
Median Income
$80,533
Median Home Value
$280,100
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.9%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,895 (+22.7%)
Home Value:
+$61,800 (+28.3%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.5 pp (+22.4%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.5 pp (-10.5%)
Unemployment:
+0.6 pp (+14%)
Demographics
Total Population
35,114
Median Age
41.0
Female
51.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 69.8%
Black 10.4%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 10.7%
Other 2.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.4%
Filipino
0.4%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.9%
Puerto Rican
2.2%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$80,533
±$5,478
Per Capita Income
$105,488
Median Family Income
$93,709
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Child Poverty Rate
12.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
28.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.3%
$10–15k
1.8%
$15–25k
5.2%
$25–35k
5.5%
$35–50k
10.6%
$50–75k
17.5%
$75–100k
14.8%
$100–150k
19.4%
$150–200k
9.9%
$200k+
9.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
14,099
Owner-Occupied
66.6%
Renter-Occupied
33.4%
Vacancy Rate
5.6%
Median Home Value
$280,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,267
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
30.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.2%
$50–100k
1.6%
$100–200k
4.8%
$200–300k
34.0%
$300–500k
32.6%
$500k–$1M
9.3%
$1M+
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.1%
$500–1k
15.4%
$1–1.5k
48.7%
$1.5–2k
20.4%
$2–2.5k
5.4%
$2.5–3.5k
1.9%
$3.5k+
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.8%
1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3+
25.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
57.5%
Single-fam. att.
15.7%
2–4 units
2.1%
5–19 units
5.2%
20+ units
5.5%
Mobile home
2.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.4%
1940–1969
7.1%
1970–1999
9.9%
2000–2009
16.3%
2010+
6.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
90.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
29.9%
Graduate Degree
13.1%
Some College / Associate
21.2%
Less Than High School
2.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
Work from Home
12.6%
Self-Employed
5.2%
Government Workers
15.2%
Private For-Profit
78.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.9%
Prof. Services
12.1%
Retail
11.7%
Transportation
9.6%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Construction
7.2%
Public Admin
6.1%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Finance
5.7%
Wholesale
2.4%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture
0.9%
Occupation
Management
41.9%
Sales
21.5%
Food Prep
16.7%
Production
13.3%
Construction
6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.6 min
Drove Alone
76.2%
Carpool
8.5%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
12.6%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
13,315
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.0%
5–9
7.0%
10–14
5.8%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
12.1%
35–44
11.3%
45–54
12.7%
55–64
6.6%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
10.7%
85+
5.8%
Under 18: 23.8%
Working age (18–64): 76.2%
65 and over: 18.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
8.4%
Naturalized Citizen
52.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
45.0%
Africa
21.2%
Asia
19.8%
Europe
9.8%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.0%
With a Disability
15.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
90.0%
Has a Computer
94.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
86.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023