21849 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 21849 is White. The current unemployment level in 21849 is 4.4%.
| Population | 3,366 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.95% |
| Population Density | 110 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,381 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,285 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $326,220 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 89.02% |
21849 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,204 | 89.02% |
| Black | 365 | 10.14% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21849 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 163 | 7.55% |
| Bachelor Degree | 235 | 10.89% |
| High School Diploma | 1,156 | 53.57% |
| No High School Diploma | 79 | 3.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 81 | 3.75% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 183 | 8.48% |
| Associates Degree | 195 | 9.04% |
| Masters Degree | 46 | 2.13% |
| Professional Degree | 9 | 0.42% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11 | 0.51% |
