21208 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 21208 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21208 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21208 is 4.4%.
| Population | 37,319 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.95% |
| Population Density | 2,951 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,312 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 9.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $87,912 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $709,890 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 51.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 64.40% |
21208 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,512 | 51.24% |
| Black | 15,675 | 43.38% |
| Hispanic | 1,191 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 716 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21208 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 942 | 16.56% |
| Black | 3,774 | 66.33% |
| Hispanic | 691 | 12.14% |
| Asian | 250 | 4.39% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 15 | 0.26% |
21208 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 983 | 4.34% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,180 | 22.89% |
| High School Diploma | 5,202 | 22.99% |
| No High School Diploma | 235 | 1.04% |
| GED or Alternate | 299 | 1.32% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,200 | 14.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,632 | 7.21% |
| Masters Degree | 3,438 | 15.19% |
| Professional Degree | 1,763 | 7.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 699 | 3.09% |