21209 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 21209 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21209 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21209 is 4.4%.
| Population | 29,960 |
| Population Growth Rate | 9.77% |
| Population Density | 4,414 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,738 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 10.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $86,730 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $532,470 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 69.84% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 69.56% |
21209 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,786 | 69.79% |
| Black | 6,348 | 21.31% |
| Hispanic | 753 | 2.53% |
| Asian | 1,835 | 6.16% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 19 | 0.06% |
21209 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 758 | 17.22% |
| Black | 3,114 | 70.76% |
| Hispanic | 340 | 7.73% |
| Asian | 167 | 3.79% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.25% |
21209 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 721 | 3.96% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,735 | 31.46% |
| High School Diploma | 2,090 | 11.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 170 | 0.93% |
| GED or Alternate | 134 | 0.74% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,954 | 10.72% |
| Associates Degree | 1,012 | 5.55% |
| Masters Degree | 3,705 | 20.33% |
| Professional Degree | 1,753 | 9.62% |
| Doctorate Degree | 953 | 5.23% |
