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ZIP Code 21804

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 39,461

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 — 21804

What is the median household income in 21804?
The median household income in 21804 is $68,882 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21804?
The poverty rate in 21804 is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21804?
$230,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21804?
The median gross rent in 21804 is $1,343 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21804 residents have a college degree?
28.1% of adults in 21804 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
39,461
Median Income
$68,882
Median Home Value
$230,200
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.9%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,244 (+30.9%) Home Value: +$61,400 (+36.4%) Poverty Rate: -1.5 pp (-15.2%) Bachelor's+: +1.2 pp (+4.5%) Unemployment: +1.1 pp (+16.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 39,461
Median Age 32.0
Female 51.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.3% White (non-Hisp.) 54.2% Black 30.4% Asian 3.5% Two or More 8.6% Other 1.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Korean
0.7%
Chinese
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Filipino
0.3%
Indian
0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.6%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.2%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $68,882 ±$7,945
Per Capita Income $85,373
Median Family Income $85,111
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Child Poverty Rate 13.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 22.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.0%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
5.4%
$25–35k
7.5%
$35–50k
10.3%
$50–75k
20.3%
$75–100k
13.5%
$100–150k
17.9%
$150–200k
8.5%
$200k+
7.0%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 16,736
Owner-Occupied 49.3%
Renter-Occupied 50.7%
Vacancy Rate 9.0%
Median Home Value $230,200
Median Gross Rent $1,343
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.2%
$50–100k
1.5%
$100–200k
9.6%
$200–300k
36.3%
$300–500k
21.3%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
2.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.7%
$500–1k
16.8%
$1–1.5k
42.1%
$1.5–2k
31.0%
$2–2.5k
5.8%
$2.5–3.5k
2.2%
$3.5k+
0.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.6%
1 vehicle
37.6%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3+
21.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.8%
Single-fam. att.
10.1%
2–4 units
1.7%
5–19 units
5.0%
20+ units
6.8%
Mobile home
1.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.4%
1940–1969
4.3%
1970–1999
18.3%
2000–2009
16.6%
2010+
6.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 88.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 28.1%
Graduate Degree 10.7%
Some College / Associate 18.3%
Less Than High School 3.2%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 68.4%
Unemployment Rate 7.9%
Work from Home 4.8%
Self-Employed 2.5%
Government Workers 18.6%
Private For-Profit 78.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.6%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Arts/Entmt.
12.3%
Retail
10.9%
Prof. Services
6.6%
Construction
6.1%
Transportation
5.3%
Public Admin
4.7%
Finance
4.1%
Wholesale
2.0%
Agriculture
1.5%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
Management
32.3%
Food Prep
23.3%
Production
17.8%
Sales
17.3%
Construction
9.3%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.7 min
Drove Alone 79.3%
Carpool 12.5%
Public Transit 0.7%
Work from Home 4.8%
Walked 1.1%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 15,229
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 39.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 14.5%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.1%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
8.6%
20–24
12.0%
25–34
15.1%
35–44
10.6%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
4.9%
75–84
9.0%
85+
4.3%
Under 18: 21.8% Working age (18–64): 78.2% 65 and over: 14.7%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 13.1%
Naturalized Citizen 36.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 8.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
70.3%
Asia
21.1%
Europe
4.9%
Africa
3.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.4%
With a Disability 11.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.1%
Uninsured 7.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.7%
Has a Computer 96.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago 79.5%
Moved from Abroad 1.1%

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