21244 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 21244 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21244 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21244 is 4.4%.
| Population | 39,501 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 2,914 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,050 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $72,999 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $354,150 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 72.64% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 60.30% |
21244 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,341 | 11% |
| Black | 28,507 | 72.23% |
| Hispanic | 3,367 | 8.53% |
| Asian | 2,643 | 6.7% |
| Native American | 386 | 0.98% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 221 | 0.56% |
21244 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 103 | 7.37% |
| Black | 878 | 62.85% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 8.38% |
| Asian | 280 | 20.04% |
| Native American | 18 | 1.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
21244 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,685 | 7.63% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,494 | 20.35% |
| High School Diploma | 5,498 | 24.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 546 | 2.47% |
| GED or Alternate | 896 | 4.06% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,449 | 20.15% |
| Associates Degree | 1,613 | 7.3% |
| Masters Degree | 2,323 | 10.52% |
| Professional Degree | 363 | 1.64% |
| Doctorate Degree | 216 | 0.98% |