21804 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 21804 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21804 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21804 is 4.4%.
| Population | 38,722 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 598 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,389 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,900 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $366,580 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 62.00% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 44.35% |
21804 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,568 | 61.99% |
| Black | 10,820 | 28.46% |
| Hispanic | 2,079 | 5.47% |
| Asian | 1,514 | 3.98% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.02% |
21804 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,041 | 33.1% |
| Black | 2,956 | 47.94% |
| Hispanic | 947 | 15.36% |
| Asian | 180 | 2.92% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.11% |
21804 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,286 | 6.33% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,954 | 19.46% |
| High School Diploma | 6,307 | 31.04% |
| No High School Diploma | 295 | 1.45% |
| GED or Alternate | 726 | 3.57% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,567 | 17.55% |
| Associates Degree | 1,699 | 8.36% |
| Masters Degree | 1,817 | 8.94% |
| Professional Degree | 347 | 1.71% |
| Doctorate Degree | 324 | 1.59% |