21236 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 21236 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21236 is White. The current unemployment level in 21236 is 4.4%.
| Population | 38,632 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.38% |
| Population Density | 4,273 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,226 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $81,279 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $336,780 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 60.83% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 45.54% |
21236 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,985 | 60.83% |
| Black | 8,087 | 20.51% |
| Hispanic | 1,611 | 4.09% |
| Asian | 5,680 | 14.4% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21236 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,747 | 47.96% |
| Black | 1,741 | 30.39% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 5.74% |
| Asian | 887 | 15.49% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.14% |
21236 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,132 | 8.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,717 | 23.62% |
| High School Diploma | 6,101 | 25.21% |
| No High School Diploma | 265 | 1.09% |
| GED or Alternate | 784 | 3.24% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,841 | 15.87% |
| Associates Degree | 1,963 | 8.11% |
| Masters Degree | 2,571 | 10.62% |
| Professional Degree | 427 | 1.76% |
| Doctorate Degree | 403 | 1.67% |