21617 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 21617 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21617 is White. The current unemployment level in 21617 is 4.4%.
| Population | 10,401 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.78% |
| Population Density | 85 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,533 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $113,026 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $382,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 88.99% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 77.96% |
21617 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,058 | 88.99% |
| Black | 834 | 8.19% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 1.39% |
| Asian | 140 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21617 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,122 | 82.38% |
| Black | 193 | 7.49% |
| Hispanic | 238 | 9.24% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21617 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 375 | 6.12% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,415 | 23.09% |
| High School Diploma | 1,761 | 28.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 53 | 0.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 171 | 2.79% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 876 | 14.3% |
| Associates Degree | 587 | 9.58% |
| Masters Degree | 686 | 11.2% |
| Professional Degree | 146 | 2.38% |
| Doctorate Degree | 57 | 0.93% |
