21601 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 21601 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21601 is White. The current unemployment level in 21601 is 4.4%.
| Population | 23,589 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.54% |
| Population Density | 190 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,684 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $77,069 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $623,940 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.74% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 45.02% |
21601 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,148 | 76.74% |
| Black | 3,041 | 12.86% |
| Hispanic | 1,955 | 8.27% |
| Asian | 307 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 197 | 0.83% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21601 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,383 | 47.74% |
| Black | 537 | 18.54% |
| Hispanic | 894 | 30.86% |
| Asian | 81 | 2.8% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
21601 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,384 | 8.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,905 | 18.66% |
| High School Diploma | 4,235 | 27.2% |
| No High School Diploma | 187 | 1.2% |
| GED or Alternate | 512 | 3.29% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,332 | 14.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,352 | 8.68% |
| Masters Degree | 1,753 | 11.26% |
| Professional Degree | 558 | 3.58% |
| Doctorate Degree | 350 | 2.25% |
