21017 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 21017 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21017 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21017 is 4.4%.
| Population | 6,177 |
| Population Growth Rate | -14.13% |
| Population Density | 1,969 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,697 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $82,794 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $321,300 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 69.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 41.89% |
21017 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,939 | 69.19% |
| Black | 1,302 | 22.87% |
| Hispanic | 309 | 5.43% |
| Asian | 119 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 24 | 0.42% |
21017 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 231 | 38.56% |
| Black | 284 | 47.41% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 9.85% |
| Asian | 24 | 4.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.17% |
21017 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 292 | 6.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,022 | 22.87% |
| High School Diploma | 1,076 | 24.08% |
| No High School Diploma | 31 | 0.69% |
| GED or Alternate | 245 | 5.48% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,020 | 22.83% |
| Associates Degree | 475 | 10.63% |
| Masters Degree | 223 | 4.99% |
| Professional Degree | 57 | 1.28% |
| Doctorate Degree | 27 | 0.6% |
