21202 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 21202 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21202 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21202 is 4.4%.
| Population | 20,115 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.18% |
| Population Density | 11,438 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,211 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $54,477 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $1,496,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 54.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 84.24% |
21202 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,485 | 34.75% |
| Black | 11,807 | 54.82% |
| Hispanic | 1,157 | 5.37% |
| Asian | 942 | 4.37% |
| Native American | 120 | 0.56% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 27 | 0.13% |
21202 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 142 | 10.95% |
| Black | 1,112 | 85.74% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 2.85% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.08% |
21202 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 598 | 5.11% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,236 | 19.12% |
| High School Diploma | 2,981 | 25.5% |
| No High School Diploma | 204 | 1.74% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,462 | 12.5% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,592 | 13.62% |
| Associates Degree | 485 | 4.15% |
| Masters Degree | 1,190 | 10.18% |
| Professional Degree | 608 | 5.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 336 | 2.87% |