21797 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 21797 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21797 is White. The current unemployment level in 21797 is 4.4%.
| Population | 9,034 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.53% |
| Population Density | 210 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,663 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 21% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $146,908 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $650,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.85% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 79.84% |
21797 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,841 | 90.75% |
| Black | 169 | 1.96% |
| Hispanic | 243 | 2.81% |
| Asian | 348 | 4.03% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
21797 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 301 | 84.08% |
| Black | 3 | 0.84% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 11.17% |
| Asian | 14 | 3.91% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21797 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 408 | 7.99% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,433 | 28.08% |
| High School Diploma | 1,278 | 25.04% |
| No High School Diploma | 40 | 0.78% |
| GED or Alternate | 82 | 1.61% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 548 | 10.74% |
| Associates Degree | 422 | 8.27% |
| Masters Degree | 649 | 12.72% |
| Professional Degree | 100 | 1.96% |
| Doctorate Degree | 144 | 2.82% |
