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ZIP Code 21901

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 19,585

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 — 21901

What is the median household income in 21901?
The median household income in 21901 is $113,107 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21901?
The poverty rate in 21901 is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21901?
$342,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21901?
The median gross rent in 21901 is $1,418 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21901 residents have a college degree?
33.0% of adults in 21901 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
19,585
Median Income
$113,107
Median Home Value
$342,800
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.5%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$32,565 (+40.4%) Home Value: +$89,900 (+35.5%) Poverty Rate: +3.6 pp (+94.7%) Bachelor's+: +6.6 pp (+25%) Unemployment: +0.7 pp (+14.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 19,585
Median Age 38.0
Female 49.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 3.0% White (non-Hisp.) 85.0% Black 6.9% Asian 0.7% Two or More 4.7% Other 0.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.3%
Indian
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
0.9%
Mexican
0.7%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $113,107 ±$3,503
Per Capita Income $129,212
Median Family Income $121,789
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Child Poverty Rate 14.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 12.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 26.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
2.2%
$10–15k
2.1%
$15–25k
3.6%
$25–35k
5.9%
$35–50k
5.2%
$50–75k
12.6%
$75–100k
12.3%
$100–150k
23.4%
$150–200k
15.3%
$200k+
17.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 7,952
Owner-Occupied 75.1%
Renter-Occupied 24.9%
Vacancy Rate 9.7%
Median Home Value $342,800
Median Gross Rent $1,418
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.4%
$50–100k
0.8%
$100–200k
3.3%
$200–300k
25.5%
$300–500k
47.6%
$500k–$1M
13.9%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
1.9%
$500–1k
23.6%
$1–1.5k
31.1%
$1.5–2k
32.2%
$2–2.5k
3.4%
$2.5–3.5k
6.6%
$3.5k+
1.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.6%
1 vehicle
22.9%
2 vehicles
41.0%
3+
31.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
69.7%
Single-fam. att.
11.1%
2–4 units
3.7%
5–19 units
3.0%
20+ units
4.0%
Mobile home
2.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.9%
1940–1969
1.8%
1970–1999
9.5%
2000–2009
29.5%
2010+
16.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 33.0%
Graduate Degree 14.0%
Some College / Associate 23.9%
Less Than High School 1.3%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.0%
Unemployment Rate 5.5%
Work from Home 13.0%
Self-Employed 3.1%
Government Workers 24.6%
Private For-Profit 72.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.8%
Retail
13.8%
Public Admin
11.9%
Construction
9.5%
Prof. Services
7.9%
Manufacturing
7.8%
Arts/Entmt.
6.8%
Finance
5.5%
Transportation
4.5%
Information
3.0%
Wholesale
2.6%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
45.5%
Sales
19.7%
Production
13.9%
Food Prep
10.8%
Construction
10.1%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.9 min
Drove Alone 74.0%
Carpool 9.1%
Public Transit 0.1%
Work from Home 13.0%
Walked 1.2%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 7,184
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 54.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 21.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.6%
5–9
5.5%
10–14
8.5%
15–19
5.5%
20–24
7.9%
25–34
11.4%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
17.2%
55–64
5.7%
65–74
6.4%
75–84
8.3%
85+
2.3%
Under 18: 25.0% Working age (18–64): 75.0% 65 and over: 11.6%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 1.9%
Naturalized Citizen 79.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
36.9%
Asia
27.3%
Africa
17.1%
Europe
14.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.9%
With a Disability 11.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.1%
Uninsured 3.9%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 93.5%
Has a Computer 96.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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