21217 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Maryland based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 21217 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21217 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21217 is 4.4%.
| Population | 31,634 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.32% |
| Population Density | 11,189 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,048 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $34,884 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $487,950 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 84.46% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 93.58% |
21217 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,055 | 12.94% |
| Black | 26,457 | 84.43% |
| Hispanic | 418 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 357 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.03% |
21217 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 140 | 2.65% |
| Black | 4,967 | 94.04% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 2.76% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.06% |
21217 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,185 | 6.63% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,362 | 13.21% |
| High School Diploma | 6,081 | 34% |
| No High School Diploma | 668 | 3.73% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,192 | 6.66% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,411 | 19.07% |
| Associates Degree | 998 | 5.58% |
| Masters Degree | 1,391 | 7.78% |
| Professional Degree | 420 | 2.35% |
| Doctorate Degree | 177 | 0.99% |
