21205 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 21205 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21205 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21205 is 4.4%.
| Population | 14,684 |
| Population Growth Rate | 3.75% |
| Population Density | 6,956 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,414 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $33,493 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $341,430 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 65.14% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 57.10% |
21205 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,538 | 16.37% |
| Black | 10,101 | 65.14% |
| Hispanic | 2,307 | 14.88% |
| Asian | 492 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.44% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
21205 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 181 | 7.05% |
| Black | 1,484 | 57.79% |
| Hispanic | 890 | 34.66% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21205 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 449 | 7.14% |
| Bachelor Degree | 345 | 5.49% |
| High School Diploma | 3,018 | 48.01% |
| No High School Diploma | 416 | 6.62% |
| GED or Alternate | 629 | 10.01% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 911 | 14.49% |
| Associates Degree | 291 | 4.63% |
| Masters Degree | 182 | 2.9% |
| Professional Degree | 33 | 0.52% |
| Doctorate Degree | 12 | 0.19% |