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ZIP Code 21788

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 11,919

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 — 21788

What is the median household income in 21788?
The median household income in 21788 is $93,717 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21788?
The poverty rate in 21788 is 6.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21788?
$342,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21788?
The median gross rent in 21788 is $1,015 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21788 residents have a college degree?
29.5% of adults in 21788 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
11,919
Median Income
$93,717
Median Home Value
$342,700
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.0%
Median Age
46.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,980 (+22.1%) Home Value: +$85,800 (+33.4%) Poverty Rate: +2.0 pp (+43.5%) Bachelor's+: +6.6 pp (+28.8%) Unemployment: -1.0 pp (-25%)

Demographics

Total Population 11,919
Median Age 46.0
Female 49.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.0% White (non-Hisp.) 88.8% Black 1.4% Asian 0.9% Two or More 4.7% Other 2.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.7%
Cuban
1.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $93,717 ±$4,622
Per Capita Income $129,529
Median Family Income $105,752
Poverty Rate 6.6%
Child Poverty Rate 12.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.5%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 25.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.4%
$10–15k
2.9%
$15–25k
7.3%
$25–35k
4.5%
$35–50k
6.7%
$50–75k
12.8%
$75–100k
17.5%
$100–150k
18.2%
$150–200k
9.7%
$200k+
17.8%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 5,102
Owner-Occupied 81.6%
Renter-Occupied 18.4%
Vacancy Rate 5.5%
Median Home Value $342,700
Median Gross Rent $1,015
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.5%
$50–100k
2.1%
$100–200k
0.3%
$200–300k
29.1%
$300–500k
50.7%
$500k–$1M
7.4%
$1M+
2.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.6%
$500–1k
37.9%
$1–1.5k
29.3%
$1.5–2k
10.3%
$2–2.5k
8.8%
$2.5–3.5k
3.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.8%
1 vehicle
27.3%
2 vehicles
33.1%
3+
36.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.9%
Single-fam. att.
7.5%
2–4 units
2.4%
5–19 units
2.6%
20+ units
2.0%
Mobile home
1.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.5%
1940–1969
4.9%
1970–1999
11.9%
2000–2009
11.6%
2010+
5.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 90.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 29.5%
Graduate Degree 11.9%
Some College / Associate 17.1%
Less Than High School 3.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
Work from Home 14.4%
Self-Employed 5.8%
Government Workers 20.3%
Private For-Profit 73.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.9%
Prof. Services
13.5%
Construction
13.5%
Retail
10.8%
Finance
7.9%
Public Admin
7.7%
Manufacturing
5.2%
Arts/Entmt.
4.8%
Information
2.4%
Transportation
1.8%
Agriculture
1.8%
Wholesale
1.0%
Occupation
Management
39.1%
Sales
21.4%
Food Prep
15.2%
Construction
13.2%
Production
11.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.2 min
Drove Alone 75.1%
Carpool 7.3%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 14.4%
Walked 1.7%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 4,821
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 60.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.8%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.5%
5–9
5.2%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
11.6%
35–44
10.9%
45–54
13.9%
55–64
9.2%
65–74
7.9%
75–84
12.5%
85+
4.4%
Under 18: 18.9% Working age (18–64): 81.1% 65 and over: 20.3%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.2%
Naturalized Citizen 59.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
41.1%
Asia
26.1%
Europe
19.4%
Africa
8.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.8%
With a Disability 11.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.1%
Uninsured 4.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.8%
Has a Computer 92.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 84.3%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

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