21801 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 21801 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21801 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21801 is 4.4%.
| Population | 30,766 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 733 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,403 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,466 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $433,640 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 56.17% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 51.9% |
21801 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,231 | 56.17% |
| Black | 10,885 | 35.49% |
| Hispanic | 1,497 | 4.88% |
| Asian | 1,003 | 3.27% |
| Native American | 58 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21801 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 676 | 25.57% |
| Black | 1,504 | 56.88% |
| Hispanic | 312 | 11.8% |
| Asian | 131 | 4.95% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.61% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.19% |
21801 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,066 | 6.93% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,152 | 20.48% |
| High School Diploma | 4,293 | 27.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 149 | 0.97% |
| GED or Alternate | 571 | 3.71% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,573 | 16.72% |
| Associates Degree | 994 | 6.46% |
| Masters Degree | 1,651 | 10.73% |
| Professional Degree | 415 | 2.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 524 | 3.41% |
