ZIP Code 21853
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 11,161
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 — 21853
- What is the median household income in 21853?
- The median household income in 21853 is $51,710 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 21853?
- The poverty rate in 21853 is 20.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 21853?
- $167,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 21853?
- The median gross rent in 21853 is $973 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 21853 residents have a college degree?
- 21.7% of adults in 21853 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
11,161
Median Income
$51,710
Median Home Value
$167,000
Poverty Rate
20.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
32.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$17,235 (+50%)
Home Value:
+$21,000 (+14.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.0 pp (+11%)
Bachelor's+:
+7.0 pp (+47.6%)
Unemployment:
-5.9 pp (-55.7%)
Demographics
Total Population
11,161
Median Age
32.0
Female
50.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 38.3%
Black 52.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$51,710
±$14,934
Per Capita Income
$67,573
Median Family Income
$70,033
Poverty Rate
20.1%
Child Poverty Rate
26.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
31.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
23.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
17.7%
$10–15k
6.1%
$15–25k
9.9%
$25–35k
3.2%
$35–50k
11.8%
$50–75k
19.0%
$75–100k
7.4%
$100–150k
13.8%
$150–200k
9.2%
$200k+
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
4,962
Owner-Occupied
54.5%
Renter-Occupied
45.5%
Vacancy Rate
23.6%
Median Home Value
$167,000
Median Gross Rent
$973
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
18.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
60.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.7%
$50–100k
12.5%
$100–200k
26.8%
$200–300k
25.7%
$300–500k
11.8%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
2.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.8%
$500–1k
40.2%
$1–1.5k
35.5%
$1.5–2k
8.4%
$2–2.5k
3.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.5%
1 vehicle
35.1%
2 vehicles
30.3%
3+
22.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
55.6%
Single-fam. att.
1.5%
2–4 units
3.8%
5–19 units
6.1%
20+ units
3.9%
Mobile home
9.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
5.0%
1940–1969
5.6%
1970–1999
15.3%
2000–2009
19.2%
2010+
14.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
90.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
21.7%
Graduate Degree
7.4%
Some College / Associate
18.8%
Less Than High School
2.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
Work from Home
8.8%
Self-Employed
5.6%
Government Workers
35.0%
Private For-Profit
59.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
39.2%
Public Admin
11.3%
Retail
10.2%
Arts/Entmt.
9.1%
Construction
7.1%
Prof. Services
6.7%
Agriculture
3.5%
Manufacturing
3.2%
Finance
2.6%
Transportation
2.6%
Wholesale
1.7%
Occupation
Management
29.8%
Food Prep
28.2%
Sales
19.6%
Production
11.4%
Construction
10.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.2 min
Drove Alone
69.9%
Carpool
10.1%
Public Transit
0.5%
Work from Home
8.8%
Walked
6.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,793
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
39.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.8%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
12.4%
20–24
11.6%
25–34
11.4%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
9.7%
55–64
6.3%
65–74
4.7%
75–84
7.4%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 22.0%
Working age (18–64): 78.0%
65 and over: 14.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.9%
Naturalized Citizen
32.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
66.1%
Latin America
14.1%
Asia
10.1%
Europe
9.7%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.0%
With a Disability
14.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.8%
Has a Computer
93.1%
Same House 1 Year Ago
79.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023