21842 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 21842 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21842 is White. The current unemployment level in 21842 is 2.8%.
| Population | 10,951 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 1,136 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,389 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 8.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,630 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $772,270 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 2.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 91.30% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 75.61% |
21842 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10,161 | 91.3% |
| Black | 358 | 3.22% |
| Hispanic | 534 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21842 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 400 | 79.84% |
| Black | 17 | 3.39% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 14.37% |
| Asian | 12 | 2.4% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21842 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 873 | 9.94% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,053 | 23.39% |
| High School Diploma | 2,400 | 27.34% |
| No High School Diploma | 147 | 1.67% |
| GED or Alternate | 188 | 2.14% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,383 | 15.75% |
| Associates Degree | 628 | 7.15% |
| Masters Degree | 624 | 7.11% |
| Professional Degree | 336 | 3.83% |
| Doctorate Degree | 147 | 1.67% |