21048 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 21048 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21048 is White. The current unemployment level in 21048 is 4.4%.
| Population | 9,759 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.08% |
| Population Density | 346 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,762 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 13.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $121,275 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $499,390 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.49% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 81.8% |
21048 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,025 | 89.49% |
| Black | 308 | 3.05% |
| Hispanic | 360 | 3.57% |
| Asian | 392 | 3.89% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21048 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 391 | 82.84% |
| Black | 29 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 8.05% |
| Asian | 11 | 2.33% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.64% |
21048 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 664 | 9.66% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,400 | 20.38% |
| High School Diploma | 2,284 | 33.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 154 | 2.24% |
| GED or Alternate | 194 | 2.82% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 742 | 10.8% |
| Associates Degree | 569 | 8.28% |
| Masters Degree | 685 | 9.97% |
| Professional Degree | 91 | 1.32% |
| Doctorate Degree | 88 | 1.28% |
