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ZIP Code 21921

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Population: 45,698

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 — 21921

What is the median household income in 21921?
The median household income in 21921 is $84,608 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21921?
The poverty rate in 21921 is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21921?
$296,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21921?
The median gross rent in 21921 is $1,413 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21921 residents have a college degree?
27.9% of adults in 21921 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
45,698
Median Income
$84,608
Median Home Value
$296,000
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.9%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$11,616 (+15.9%) Home Value: +$61,700 (+26.3%) Poverty Rate: +0.8 pp (+8.8%) Bachelor's+: +3.6 pp (+14.8%) Unemployment: -1.7 pp (-30.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 45,698
Median Age 39.0
Female 50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 6.4% White (non-Hisp.) 75.8% Black 9.8% Asian 1.7% Two or More 8.2% Other 2.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.6%
Indian
0.2%
Chinese
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.1%
Puerto Rican
2.0%
Cuban
0.3%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $84,608 ±$6,234
Per Capita Income $105,362
Median Family Income $104,792
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Child Poverty Rate 17.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 15.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 28.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.2%
$10–15k
2.3%
$15–25k
6.7%
$25–35k
7.1%
$35–50k
10.7%
$50–75k
13.7%
$75–100k
12.9%
$100–150k
21.9%
$150–200k
10.1%
$200k+
10.4%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 18,782
Owner-Occupied 68.3%
Renter-Occupied 31.7%
Vacancy Rate 6.9%
Median Home Value $296,000
Median Gross Rent $1,413
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 22.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 43.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.6%
$50–100k
5.0%
$100–200k
3.1%
$200–300k
32.0%
$300–500k
35.6%
$500k–$1M
11.6%
$1M+
1.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.1%
$500–1k
12.4%
$1–1.5k
44.0%
$1.5–2k
30.3%
$2–2.5k
7.7%
$2.5–3.5k
1.6%
$3.5k+
0.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.6%
1 vehicle
27.7%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3+
24.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
66.0%
Single-fam. att.
11.2%
2–4 units
3.1%
5–19 units
5.9%
20+ units
3.6%
Mobile home
4.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.5%
1940–1969
3.0%
1970–1999
16.5%
2000–2009
16.6%
2010+
9.4%

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

Education

High School or Higher 92.3%
Bachelor's or Higher 27.9%
Graduate Degree 9.6%
Some College / Associate 18.9%
Less Than High School 2.6%
Enrolled in School

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.5%
Unemployment Rate 3.9%
Work from Home 8.8%
Self-Employed 3.2%
Government Workers 18.2%
Private For-Profit 78.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.7%
Arts/Entmt.
11.9%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Retail
10.3%
Prof. Services
9.3%
Finance
8.6%
Public Admin
8.3%
Transportation
6.8%
Construction
5.8%
Wholesale
2.2%
Agriculture
0.8%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
Management
40.0%
Sales
22.7%
Production
15.2%
Food Prep
14.4%
Construction
7.7%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 27.8 min
Drove Alone 77.2%
Carpool 10.4%
Public Transit 0.8%
Work from Home 8.8%
Walked 1.4%
Bicycle

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

Households & Families

Total Households 17,493
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 50.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 18.4%
Multigenerational

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

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.0%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
7.0%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
15.1%
35–44
11.6%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
7.5%
65–74
7.1%
75–84
10.2%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 23.0% Working age (18–64): 77.0% 65 and over: 16.1%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 4.8%
Naturalized Citizen 48.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
39.3%
Latin America
38.6%
Africa
10.3%
Europe
10.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 7.8%
With a Disability 12.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 95.9%
Uninsured 4.1%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.0%
Has a Computer 95.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

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