21225 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 21225 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21225 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21225 is 4.4%.
| Population | 34,872 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.12% |
| Population Density | 5,193 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,218 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,707 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $297,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 42.79% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 45.92% |
21225 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,236 | 38.31% |
| Black | 14,764 | 42.73% |
| Hispanic | 5,470 | 15.83% |
| Asian | 671 | 1.94% |
| Native American | 364 | 1.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 43 | 0.12% |
21225 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,310 | 22.59% |
| Black | 2,772 | 47.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,622 | 27.97% |
| Asian | 69 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.14% |
21225 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,772 | 10.78% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,327 | 8.08% |
| High School Diploma | 7,138 | 43.44% |
| No High School Diploma | 716 | 4.36% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,116 | 6.79% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,792 | 16.99% |
| Associates Degree | 1,144 | 6.96% |
| Masters Degree | 333 | 2.03% |
| Professional Degree | 48 | 0.29% |
| Doctorate Degree | 45 | 0.27% |