ZIP Code 21797
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 8,772
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 — 21797
- What is the median household income in 21797?
- The median household income in 21797 is $185,435 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 21797?
- The poverty rate in 21797 is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 21797?
- $713,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 21797?
- The median gross rent in 21797 is $1,241 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 21797 residents have a college degree?
- 48.6% of adults in 21797 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,772
Median Income
$185,435
Median Home Value
$713,400
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.3%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$49,185 (+36.1%)
Home Value:
+$132,400 (+22.8%)
Poverty Rate:
+0.6 pp (+30%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.2 pp (+12%)
Unemployment:
+0.5 pp (+13.2%)
Demographics
Total Population
8,772
Median Age
44.0
Female
48.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 80.7%
Black 2.5%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Other 1.1%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
3.1%
Indian
1.7%
Chinese
1.3%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Cuban
0.9%
Mexican
0.7%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$185,435
±$16,680
Per Capita Income
$214,974
Median Family Income
$191,263
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Child Poverty Rate
5.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
4.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
31.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
0.6%
$15–25k
3.8%
$25–35k
3.5%
$35–50k
6.1%
$50–75k
5.2%
$75–100k
7.2%
$100–150k
15.8%
$150–200k
14.7%
$200k+
43.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,006
Owner-Occupied
89.9%
Renter-Occupied
10.1%
Vacancy Rate
2.3%
Median Home Value
$713,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,241
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
19.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
64.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.0%
$50–100k
0.3%
$200–300k
1.7%
$300–500k
22.2%
$500k–$1M
55.6%
$1M+
19.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
33.7%
$1–1.5k
41.8%
$1.5–2k
14.6%
$2–2.5k
2.7%
$2.5–3.5k
3.1%
$3.5k+
4.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.6%
1 vehicle
9.1%
2 vehicles
42.8%
3+
46.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
90.3%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
2.7%
Mobile home
4.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.1%
1940–1969
1.8%
1970–1999
21.7%
2000–2009
9.3%
2010+
7.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.4%
Bachelor's or Higher
48.6%
Graduate Degree
23.0%
Some College / Associate
18.8%
Less Than High School
0.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Work from Home
24.9%
Self-Employed
4.4%
Government Workers
19.5%
Private For-Profit
76.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.6%
Prof. Services
17.8%
Construction
12.6%
Public Admin
10.7%
Retail
7.9%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Finance
6.2%
Arts/Entmt.
4.0%
Agriculture
3.8%
Transportation
2.1%
Wholesale
2.1%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
Management
54.6%
Sales
21.3%
Construction
10.1%
Food Prep
8.7%
Production
5.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
38.7 min
Drove Alone
67.5%
Carpool
6.6%
Public Transit
0.9%
Work from Home
24.9%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,936
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
71.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
28.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.2%
5–9
7.7%
10–14
4.6%
15–19
8.4%
20–24
4.7%
25–34
8.4%
35–44
10.9%
45–54
16.6%
55–64
9.3%
65–74
8.8%
75–84
9.4%
85+
3.9%
Under 18: 22.8%
Working age (18–64): 77.2%
65 and over: 14.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.1%
Naturalized Citizen
55.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
52.8%
Europe
27.5%
Latin America
18.2%
Africa
1.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.6%
With a Disability
11.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.0%
Uninsured
4.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
93.9%
Has a Computer
97.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
95.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023