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ZIP Code 21784

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 37,813

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 — 21784

What is the median household income in 21784?
The median household income in 21784 is $141,228 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21784?
The poverty rate in 21784 is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21784?
$478,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21784?
The median gross rent in 21784 is $1,673 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21784 residents have a college degree?
53.2% of adults in 21784 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
37,813
Median Income
$141,228
Median Home Value
$478,200
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.5%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$23,918 (+20.4%) Home Value: +$91,300 (+23.6%) Poverty Rate: +0.6 pp (+30%) Bachelor's+: +6.4 pp (+13.7%) Unemployment: +1.0 pp (+40%)

Demographics

Total Population 37,813
Median Age 39.0
Female 50.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.8% White (non-Hisp.) 79.8% Black 6.0% Asian 4.1% Two or More 5.8% Other 1.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.9%
Chinese
0.7%
Korean
0.7%
Filipino
0.5%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.8%
Puerto Rican
1.5%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $141,228 ±$7,103
Per Capita Income $168,117
Median Family Income $164,063
Poverty Rate 2.6%
Child Poverty Rate 3.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 2.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 27.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.9%
$10–15k
1.5%
$15–25k
2.8%
$25–35k
3.5%
$35–50k
4.6%
$50–75k
8.4%
$75–100k
10.0%
$100–150k
20.6%
$150–200k
16.6%
$200k+
30.1%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,664
Owner-Occupied 87.0%
Renter-Occupied 13.0%
Vacancy Rate 3.3%
Median Home Value $478,200
Median Gross Rent $1,673
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 28.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.3%
$50–100k
0.5%
$100–200k
0.2%
$200–300k
8.2%
$300–500k
43.9%
$500k–$1M
42.5%
$1M+
2.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.7%
$500–1k
11.7%
$1–1.5k
21.8%
$1.5–2k
37.0%
$2–2.5k
16.3%
$2.5–3.5k
4.9%
$3.5k+
4.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.0%
1 vehicle
20.4%
2 vehicles
45.0%
3+
32.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.7%
Single-fam. att.
11.7%
2–4 units
0.8%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
2.6%
Mobile home
0.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.5%
1940–1969
1.7%
1970–1999
22.8%
2000–2009
12.1%
2010+
8.1%

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

Education

High School or Higher 95.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 53.2%
Graduate Degree 22.3%
Some College / Associate 16.3%
Less Than High School 1.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.1%
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
Work from Home 20.2%
Self-Employed 4.8%
Government Workers 21.6%
Private For-Profit 73.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.3%
Prof. Services
16.3%
Public Admin
8.7%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Finance
7.7%
Construction
7.6%
Retail
7.0%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Transportation
2.2%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
60.0%
Sales
14.7%
Food Prep
14.0%
Construction
6.1%
Production
5.2%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 35.1 min
Drove Alone 73.9%
Carpool 4.0%
Public Transit 0.5%
Work from Home 20.2%
Walked 0.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 13,216
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 68.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 32.3%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
5.3%
25–34
11.4%
35–44
15.0%
45–54
14.6%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
8.5%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 24.2% Working age (18–64): 75.8% 65 and over: 15.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.2%
Naturalized Citizen 64.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
50.9%
Europe
16.8%
Latin America
16.6%
Africa
9.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.6%
With a Disability 9.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.9%
Uninsured 2.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 95.7%
Has a Computer 96.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 93.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

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