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ZIP Code 21801

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Population: 30,063

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 — 21801

What is the median household income in 21801?
The median household income in 21801 is $67,140 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21801?
The poverty rate in 21801 is 10.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21801?
$286,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21801?
The median gross rent in 21801 is $1,058 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21801 residents have a college degree?
33.6% of adults in 21801 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
30,063
Median Income
$67,140
Median Home Value
$286,800
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.9%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,251 (+22.3%) Home Value: +$76,000 (+36.1%) Poverty Rate: +0.6 pp (+6.4%) Bachelor's+: +0.5 pp (+1.5%) Unemployment: -2.7 pp (-31.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 30,063
Median Age 37.0
Female 52.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.8% White (non-Hisp.) 53.6% Black 32.9% Asian 2.1% Two or More 6.5% Other 3.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.3%
Indian
0.2%
Filipino
0.2%
Korean
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.6%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.1%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $67,140 ±$7,014
Per Capita Income $102,191
Median Family Income $96,069
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Child Poverty Rate 15.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 23.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.6%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
9.4%
$25–35k
8.7%
$35–50k
13.5%
$50–75k
14.8%
$75–100k
11.0%
$100–150k
12.7%
$150–200k
9.3%
$200k+
12.3%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,140
Owner-Occupied 56.6%
Renter-Occupied 43.4%
Vacancy Rate 8.0%
Median Home Value $286,800
Median Gross Rent $1,058
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.7%
$50–100k
2.6%
$100–200k
6.5%
$200–300k
32.5%
$300–500k
33.4%
$500k–$1M
11.6%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
10.0%
$500–1k
35.6%
$1–1.5k
29.6%
$1.5–2k
18.5%
$2–2.5k
3.3%
$2.5–3.5k
2.2%
$3.5k+
0.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.0%
1 vehicle
30.5%
2 vehicles
33.9%
3+
23.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
71.2%
Single-fam. att.
3.9%
2–4 units
2.5%
5–19 units
3.3%
20+ units
6.9%
Mobile home
2.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
11.0%
1940–1969
5.3%
1970–1999
13.3%
2000–2009
16.9%
2010+
6.3%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 33.6%
Graduate Degree 14.7%
Some College / Associate 17.8%
Less Than High School 4.7%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.9%
Work from Home 8.6%
Self-Employed 7.3%
Government Workers 19.4%
Private For-Profit 71.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
28.6%
Arts/Entmt.
13.2%
Retail
10.4%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Prof. Services
9.4%
Construction
7.1%
Public Admin
5.8%
Finance
4.4%
Transportation
3.2%
Agriculture
1.9%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale
1.1%
Occupation
Management
40.7%
Food Prep
24.9%
Sales
17.7%
Production
10.7%
Construction
6.0%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.6 min
Drove Alone 75.9%
Carpool 8.8%
Public Transit 0.2%
Work from Home 8.6%
Walked 5.0%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 11,171
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.9%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.8%
5–9
8.6%
10–14
7.4%
15–19
8.4%
20–24
8.4%
25–34
9.9%
35–44
11.1%
45–54
9.6%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
10.8%
85+
4.3%
Under 18: 23.7% Working age (18–64): 76.3% 65 and over: 17.2%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.5%
Naturalized Citizen 34.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 5.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
51.3%
Asia
36.8%
Europe
6.4%
Africa
4.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.7%
With a Disability 12.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.8%
Uninsured 6.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 86.6%
Has a Computer 92.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago 82.2%
Moved from Abroad 1.8%

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