21561 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 21561 is White. The current unemployment level in 21561 is 4.4%.
| Population | 2,517 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.44% |
| Population Density | 29 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,132 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,647 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $461,920 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.31% |
21561 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,210 | 96.89% |
| Black | 47 | 2.06% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 10 | 0.44% |
21561 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 91 | 4.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 168 | 9.12% |
| High School Diploma | 733 | 39.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 13 | 0.71% |
| GED or Alternate | 184 | 9.98% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 268 | 14.54% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 5.59% |
| Masters Degree | 213 | 11.56% |
| Professional Degree | 17 | 0.92% |
| Doctorate Degree | 53 | 2.88% |
