21562 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 21562 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21562 is White. The current unemployment level in 21562 is 4.4%.
| Population | 3,248 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.80% |
| Population Density | 184 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,212 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,961 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $137,410 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 98.09% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 93.36% |
21562 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,035 | 98.09% |
| Black | 13 | 0.42% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21562 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 239 | 97.15% |
| Black | 2 | 0.81% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.41% |
21562 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 153 | 8.03% |
| Bachelor Degree | 119 | 6.24% |
| High School Diploma | 1,057 | 55.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 28 | 1.47% |
| GED or Alternate | 132 | 6.93% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 177 | 9.29% |
| Associates Degree | 187 | 9.81% |
| Masters Degree | 46 | 2.41% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.37% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |