21216 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 21216 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21216 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21216 is 2.7%.
Population | 28,385 |
Population Growth Rate | -7.97% |
Population Density | 8,616 People per Square Mile |
Total Households | 10,362 |
Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
Median Household Income (2021) | $42,906 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $308,570 |
Current Unemployment Rate (July 2024) | 2.7% |
Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 96.86% |
Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 95.36% |
21216 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 388 | 1.43% |
Black | 26,366 | 96.86% |
Hispanic | 325 | 1.19% |
Asian | 91 | 0.33% |
Native American | 50 | 0.18% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21216 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
White | 104 | 1.72% |
Black | 5,796 | 95.71% |
Hispanic | 140 | 2.31% |
Asian | 8 | 0.13% |
Native American | 3 | 0.05% |
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.08% |
21216 Educational Attainment Levels
Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,069 | 7.44% |
Bachelor Degree | 1,462 | 10.18% |
High School Diploma | 5,302 | 36.92% |
No High School Diploma | 496 | 3.45% |
GED or Alternate | 1,078 | 7.51% |
1 or More Years of College | 2,914 | 20.29% |
Associates Degree | 1,128 | 7.86% |
Masters Degree | 669 | 4.66% |
Professional Degree | 81 | 0.56% |
Doctorate Degree | 160 | 1.11% |