21201 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 21201 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21201 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21201 is 4.4%.
| Population | 18,305 |
| Population Growth Rate | 7.10% |
| Population Density | 15,192 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,723 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $40,932 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $429,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 55.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 81.40% |
21201 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,834 | 34.03% |
| Black | 9,509 | 55.47% |
| Hispanic | 725 | 4.23% |
| Asian | 964 | 5.62% |
| Native American | 111 | 0.65% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21201 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 172 | 13.96% |
| Black | 1,011 | 82.06% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 3.08% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.08% |
21201 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 433 | 5.08% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,370 | 27.78% |
| High School Diploma | 1,196 | 14.02% |
| No High School Diploma | 133 | 1.56% |
| GED or Alternate | 493 | 5.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,037 | 12.16% |
| Associates Degree | 347 | 4.07% |
| Masters Degree | 1,215 | 14.24% |
| Professional Degree | 854 | 10.01% |
| Doctorate Degree | 453 | 5.31% |