21536 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 21536 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21536 is White. The current unemployment level in 21536 is 4.4%.
| Population | 3,945 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.33% |
| Population Density | 42 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,635 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,268 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $380,420 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 98.57% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 99.42% |
21536 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,790 | 98.57% |
| Black | 33 | 0.86% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21536 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 171 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21536 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 169 | 7.06% |
| Bachelor Degree | 380 | 15.88% |
| High School Diploma | 1,211 | 50.61% |
| No High School Diploma | 42 | 1.76% |
| GED or Alternate | 93 | 3.89% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 182 | 7.61% |
| Associates Degree | 211 | 8.82% |
| Masters Degree | 50 | 2.09% |
| Professional Degree | 48 | 2.01% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7 | 0.29% |