21853 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 21853 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21853 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21853 is 4.4%.
| Population | 10,659 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 85 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,677 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,558 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $329,710 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 55.28% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 60.09% |
21853 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,065 | 39.51% |
| Black | 5,687 | 55.28% |
| Hispanic | 425 | 4.13% |
| Asian | 108 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21853 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 333 | 25.77% |
| Black | 822 | 63.62% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 9.13% |
| Asian | 17 | 1.32% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.08% |
21853 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 375 | 8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 842 | 17.97% |
| High School Diploma | 1,658 | 35.39% |
| No High School Diploma | 171 | 3.65% |
| GED or Alternate | 338 | 7.21% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 730 | 15.58% |
| Associates Degree | 224 | 4.78% |
| Masters Degree | 229 | 4.89% |
| Professional Degree | 78 | 1.66% |
| Doctorate Degree | 40 | 0.85% |
