21078 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 21078 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21078 is White. The current unemployment level in 21078 is 4.4%.
| Population | 19,820 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 655 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,583 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $94,409 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $331,960 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.98% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 56.27% |
21078 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,629 | 76.98% |
| Black | 2,807 | 14.77% |
| Hispanic | 1,063 | 5.59% |
| Asian | 472 | 2.48% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21078 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,548 | 63.29% |
| Black | 570 | 23.3% |
| Hispanic | 278 | 11.37% |
| Asian | 39 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.2% |
21078 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,114 | 9.46% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,964 | 16.67% |
| High School Diploma | 3,839 | 32.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 144 | 1.22% |
| GED or Alternate | 584 | 4.96% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,414 | 12% |
| Associates Degree | 1,137 | 9.65% |
| Masters Degree | 1,219 | 10.35% |
| Professional Degree | 165 | 1.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 199 | 1.69% |
