21046 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 21046 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21046 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21046 is 4.4%.
| Population | 15,894 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.44% |
| Population Density | 1,946 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,363 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 12.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $113,346 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $318,900 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 56.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 39.52% |
21046 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,692 | 56.36% |
| Black | 4,652 | 30.17% |
| Hispanic | 942 | 6.11% |
| Asian | 1,124 | 7.29% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21046 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 594 | 28.39% |
| Black | 896 | 42.83% |
| Hispanic | 352 | 16.83% |
| Asian | 245 | 11.71% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
21046 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 311 | 2.98% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,883 | 37.19% |
| High School Diploma | 1,000 | 9.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 47 | 0.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 83 | 0.8% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,307 | 12.52% |
| Associates Degree | 836 | 8.01% |
| Masters Degree | 2,029 | 19.43% |
| Professional Degree | 497 | 4.76% |
| Doctorate Degree | 447 | 4.28% |