21223 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 21223 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21223 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21223 is 4.4%.
| Population | 20,728 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.78% |
| Population Density | 8,053 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,294 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $31,947 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $234,900 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 75.53% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 91.35% |
21223 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,660 | 18.36% |
| Black | 15,059 | 75.53% |
| Hispanic | 865 | 4.34% |
| Asian | 311 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21223 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 122 | 3.38% |
| Black | 3,347 | 92.69% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 3.32% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21223 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,176 | 10.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,075 | 9.23% |
| High School Diploma | 4,745 | 40.72% |
| No High School Diploma | 342 | 2.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,003 | 8.61% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,241 | 19.23% |
| Associates Degree | 602 | 5.17% |
| Masters Degree | 340 | 2.92% |
| Professional Degree | 58 | 0.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 70 | 0.6% |