21851 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 21851 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21851 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21851 is 4.4%.
| Population | 7,072 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 61 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,849 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,656 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $392,400 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 59.47% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 45.77% |
21851 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,355 | 59.47% |
| Black | 2,574 | 35.15% |
| Hispanic | 311 | 4.25% |
| Asian | 83 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21851 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 484 | 42.68% |
| Black | 547 | 48.24% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 7.58% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21851 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 383 | 9.7% |
| Bachelor Degree | 591 | 14.97% |
| High School Diploma | 1,607 | 40.7% |
| No High School Diploma | 131 | 3.32% |
| GED or Alternate | 53 | 1.34% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 512 | 12.97% |
| Associates Degree | 303 | 7.67% |
| Masters Degree | 264 | 6.69% |
| Professional Degree | 42 | 1.06% |
| Doctorate Degree | 62 | 1.57% |