21239 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 21239 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21239 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21239 is 4.4%.
| Population | 28,417 |
| Population Growth Rate | -7.63% |
| Population Density | 8,774 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,142 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,103 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $293,040 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 79.61% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 94.09% |
21239 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,881 | 13.5% |
| Black | 22,882 | 79.61% |
| Hispanic | 1,217 | 4.23% |
| Asian | 727 | 2.53% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21239 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17 | 0.87% |
| Black | 1,846 | 94.72% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 3.69% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.31% |
21239 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,071 | 6.47% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,831 | 17.1% |
| High School Diploma | 4,261 | 25.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 443 | 2.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 916 | 5.53% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,557 | 21.48% |
| Associates Degree | 865 | 5.22% |
| Masters Degree | 2,000 | 12.08% |
| Professional Degree | 417 | 2.52% |
| Doctorate Degree | 197 | 1.19% |