21237 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 21237 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21237 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21237 is 4.4%.
| Population | 30,983 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.69% |
| Population Density | 2,690 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,481 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $80,401 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $346,900 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 49.68% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 52.18% |
21237 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15,546 | 49.62% |
| Black | 11,277 | 36% |
| Hispanic | 2,262 | 7.22% |
| Asian | 2,105 | 6.72% |
| Native American | 101 | 0.32% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 36 | 0.11% |
21237 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 385 | 20.11% |
| Black | 1,039 | 54.28% |
| Hispanic | 342 | 17.87% |
| Asian | 136 | 7.11% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21237 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,403 | 7.58% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,772 | 20.37% |
| High School Diploma | 5,813 | 31.4% |
| No High School Diploma | 557 | 3.01% |
| GED or Alternate | 849 | 4.59% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,965 | 16.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,537 | 8.3% |
| Masters Degree | 1,089 | 5.88% |
| Professional Degree | 292 | 1.58% |
| Doctorate Degree | 237 | 1.28% |
