21013 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21013, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21013 is a zip code in Baltimore County and Harford County, Maryland, which covers District 10, District 11, District 4, and Marshall, with a total population of 5,297 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 21013 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21013.

The estimated population of people living in 21013 is 5,297, with a median age of 46.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21013 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,297
+2.71%
+7.44%
2020
5,157
+8.16%
-
2019
4,768
+3.47%
-
2018
4,608
 -6.53% -
2017
4,930
 - -

Population of 21013 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21013 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.9%
94.3%
 -1.48%
Black/African American
1.2%
1.3%
 -7.69%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.2%
3.2%
 -31.25%
Asian
0.8%
0.8%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
0.4%
 +575.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21013 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 21013 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21013 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21013 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.7 +1.3% 46.5 +3.33% 47.7 -0.83%
2020 46.1 -3.15% 45 -5.06% 48.1 +0.21%
2019 47.6 -5.18% 47.4 -3.27% 48 -5.7%
2018 50.2 +3.93% 49 +1.24% 50.9 +5.6%
2017 48.3 - 48.4 - 48.2 -

The median age of the 21013 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 21013 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 197 +53.72% 149 +100.47% 316 338
10 to 19 330 -4.73% 297 +16.21% 311 339
20 to 29 291 -20.67% 295 -62.07% 205 116
30 to 39 194 +96.15% 211 +50.23% 431 317
40 to 49 265 +3.59% 379 -43.29% 273 238
50 to 59 440 -13.85% 407 0.2% 365 400
60 to 69 371 +18.64% 314 +19.38% 430 364
70+ 397 +14.59% 393 +4.83% 457 397

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21013 zip code is $148,224.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 21013.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $178,611.00
  • 45 to 64
    $166,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $104,205.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21013 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 21013, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 21013 is currently $172,259.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

29.00% of households in 21013 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 21013 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.74%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    20.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    29.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21013 is $63,092.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21013 by the total population of 21013.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21013 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21013 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    34.25%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.49%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.02%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.43%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21013 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21013 zip over the age of 16 is 4,308.

Of those people, a total of 66.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 21013 is 65.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 21013 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 315 20.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 277 85.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 44 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 221 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 693 91.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 860 95.70% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 250 88.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 468 62.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 812 36.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 368 12.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21013. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,063 67.30% 1.50%
Black or African American 93 40.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 26 65.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 58 70.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 68 64.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 119 35.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,038 67.50% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21013 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 21013 is 2,835, with median earnings of $70,754.00.

Women in 21013 are earning approximately 72.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,835 $70,754.00
Male 1,672 $80,313.00
Female 1,163 $57,872.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21013 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 432 $114,500.00
Business and Financial 256 $162,604.00
Computer and Mathematical 241 $148,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 56 $145,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 60 $88,750.00
Community and Social Service 55 $75,625.00
Legal 24 $0.00
Educational and Library 261 $67,556.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 52 $80,833.00
Healthcare Practitioners 179 $81,152.00
Healthcare Support 61 $45,439.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 102 $26,587.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $7,250.00
Sales 351 $49,653.00
Office and Administrative Support 257 $22,202.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 154 $17,292.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $0.00
Production 91 $59,236.00
Transportation and Material Moving 66 $51,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21013 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 21013.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 319 $115,875.00 113 $107,969.00
Business and Financial 148 $213,636.00 108 $96,364.00
Computer and Mathematical 213 $149,233.00 28 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 56 $145,500.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $93,750.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 44 $0.00
Legal 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 63 $78,542.00 198 $44,725.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 40 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 14 $0.00 165 $81,426.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 61 $45,439.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 14 $0.00 7 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $0.00 74 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 16 $0.00
Sales 267 $44,625.00 84 $49,861.00
Office and Administrative Support 64 $17,143.00 193 $22,361.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 154 $17,292.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 41 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 73 $70,219.00 18 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 66 $51,250.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,855 households in 21013, with an average household size of 2.85 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,564 families living in the 21013 zip code with an average family size of 3.11 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 21013:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,432 85 47 291
Average Household Size 3.12 3.88 2.26 1.33
Total Families 1,432 85 47 0
Average Household Size 3.11 3.68 2.26 0

Poverty

Of the 1,564 families living in 21013, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21013:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,882 housing units in 21013.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,855 98.57%
Vacant 27 1.43%

5.10% of the total 1,882 housing units in 21013 are rental units. This is approximately 96 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,715 are occupied by the owner - or 91.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21013 is $954.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21013 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    44
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    77
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    19
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21013 is $468,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21013 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    31
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    36
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    123
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    828
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    609
  • $1,000,000 or more
    74

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21013. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21013 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    51
  • 1940 to 1949
    59
  • 1950 to 1959
    121
  • 1960 to 1969
    116
  • 1970 to 1979
    685
  • 1980 to 1989
    529
  • 1990 to 1999
    144
  • 2000 to 2009
    135
  • 2010 to 2013
    42
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 21013 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    83
  • 1 vehicle available
    218
  • 2 vehicles available
    905
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    649

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21013 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21013 that commute to work in a particular way.

39.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21013.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    69
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    24
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    17
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    218
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    238
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    189
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    225
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    231
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    248
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    317
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    481
  • 90 or more minutes
    57

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21013 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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