21871 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 21871 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21871 is African American. The current unemployment level in 21871 is 5.5%.
| Population | 1,747 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.40% |
| Population Density | 28 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 779 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,857 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $54,940 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 71.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 44.99% |
21871 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,255 | 71.59% |
| Black | 393 | 22.42% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 69 | 3.94% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21871 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 152 | 38% |
| Black | 193 | 48.25% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 12% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21871 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 142 | 7.18% |
| Bachelor Degree | 119 | 6.01% |
| High School Diploma | 728 | 36.79% |
| No High School Diploma | 64 | 3.23% |
| GED or Alternate | 474 | 23.95% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 225 | 11.37% |
| Associates Degree | 176 | 8.89% |
| Masters Degree | 30 | 1.52% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.35% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14 | 0.71% |