21001 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 21001 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21001 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21001 is 4.4%.
| Population | 25,908 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.39% |
| Population Density | 832 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,341 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $73,071 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $282,180 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 61.95% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 40.84% |
21001 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,544 | 61.95% |
| Black | 6,534 | 26.04% |
| Hispanic | 2,072 | 8.26% |
| Asian | 893 | 3.56% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21001 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,354 | 37.68% |
| Black | 1,644 | 45.76% |
| Hispanic | 427 | 11.88% |
| Asian | 136 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.45% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 0.45% |
21001 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,423 | 11.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,733 | 13.5% |
| High School Diploma | 4,468 | 34.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 143 | 1.11% |
| GED or Alternate | 592 | 4.61% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,090 | 16.29% |
| Associates Degree | 1,205 | 9.39% |
| Masters Degree | 1,082 | 8.43% |
| Professional Degree | 60 | 0.47% |
| Doctorate Degree | 37 | 0.29% |
