21030 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21030, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21030 is a zip code in Baltimore County, Maryland, which covers District 8, with a total population of 25,900 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 21030 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21030.

The estimated population of people living in 21030 is 25,900, with a median age of 36.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21030 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,900
+7.24%
+3.83%
2020
24,152
 -1% -
2019
24,396
 -4.84% -
2018
25,637
+2.78%
-
2017
24,944
 - -

Population of 21030 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21030 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
59.3%
58.8%
 +0.85%
Black/African American
15.2%
14.7%
 +3.40%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
10.9%
10.9%
 0.00%
Asian
9.8%
13.6%
 -27.94%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.2%
1.7%
 +147.06%
Other
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21030 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 21030 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21030 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21030 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.6 +4.27% 36.2 +6.16% 38.1 +4.96%
2020 35.1 -5.9% 34.1 -5.8% 36.3 -6.68%
2019 37.3 +3.04% 36.2 +3.72% 38.9 +0.78%
2018 36.2 -2.95% 34.9 -1.97% 38.6 -4.22%
2017 37.3 - 35.6 - 40.3 -

The median age of the 21030 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 21030 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 1,659 +1.46% 1,666 -15.34% 1,664 1,411
10 to 19 1,046 +16.64% 1,144 +16.86% 1,216 1,338
20 to 29 2,088 +6.7% 2,001 +8.71% 2,194 2,160
30 to 39 1,999 +24.22% 1,595 +9.64% 2,488 1,746
40 to 49 1,419 +11.34% 1,352 +12.01% 1,435 1,462
50 to 59 1,577 +1.7% 1,955 -11.87% 1,595 1,721
60 to 69 1,343 +7.87% 1,588 -6.22% 1,406 1,471
70+ 952 +13.51% 1,560 -1.07% 1,059 1,534

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21030 zip code is $85,831.00.

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 21030.

  • Under 25
    $45,262.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,292.00
  • 45 to 64
    $115,948.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,784.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21030 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 21030, 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 21030 is currently $130,792.00.

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.

16.20% of households in 21030 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 21030 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.30%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.18%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    16.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21030 is $55,723.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21030 by the total population of 21030.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21030 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21030 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
    19.85%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.04%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21030 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21030 zip over the age of 16 is 21,234.

Of those people, a total of 70.60% 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 21030 is 67.60%.

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 21030 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 963 36.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,593 75.80% 13.70%
25 to 29 years 2,761 86.70% 2.50%
30 to 34 years 2,316 91.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 3,322 83.90% 5.00%
45 to 54 years 3,249 91.30% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 1,560 67.70% 5.30%
60 to 64 years 1,468 73.60% 4.10%
65 to 74 years 2,331 34.60% 1.20%
75 years and over 1,671 12.60% 5.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21030. 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 14,285 67.60% 2.40%
Black or African American 3,056 76.60% 9.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 37 67.60% 0.00%
Asian 2,152 76.10% 8.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 388 65.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,316 82.10% 1.50%
Hispanic or Latino 1,792 69.70% 1.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,383 68.20% 2.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21030 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 21030 is 14,357, with median earnings of $53,547.00.

Women in 21030 are earning approximately 74.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,357 $53,547.00
Male 8,113 $61,760.00
Female 6,244 $46,118.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21030 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 1,738 $85,890.00
Business and Financial 1,398 $66,569.00
Computer and Mathematical 929 $83,451.00
Architecture and Engineering 288 $97,604.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 269 $78,672.00
Community and Social Service 154 $68,553.00
Legal 325 $147,917.00
Educational and Library 797 $35,307.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 523 $64,236.00
Healthcare Practitioners 965 $72,188.00
Healthcare Support 188 $28,314.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 198 $45,238.00
Law Enforcement 176 $107,778.00
Food Preparation and Serving 458 $20,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 441 $24,073.00
Personal Care and Service 321 $9,462.00
Sales 1,722 $45,076.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,481 $42,027.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 329 $33,829.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 353 $54,688.00
Production 622 $34,355.00
Transportation and Material Moving 421 $40,139.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21030 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 21030.

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 1,162 $111,486.00 576 $77,778.00
Business and Financial 778 $62,500.00 620 $76,786.00
Computer and Mathematical 794 $78,889.00 135 $113,494.00
Architecture and Engineering 225 $107,125.00 63 $53,368.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 170 $66,920.00 99 $83,523.00
Community and Social Service 42 $72,813.00 112 $68,289.00
Legal 219 $177,266.00 106 $105,476.00
Educational and Library 184 $31,491.00 613 $36,392.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 284 $61,724.00 239 $67,531.00
Healthcare Practitioners 277 $70,750.00 688 $75,192.00
Healthcare Support 28 $0.00 160 $27,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 174 $42,061.00 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 176 $107,778.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 285 $30,404.00 173 $12,450.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 289 $22,697.00 152 $25,333.00
Personal Care and Service 183 $8,833.00 138 $22,188.00
Sales 1,157 $47,386.00 565 $42,757.00
Office and Administrative Support 267 $64,911.00 1,214 $36,923.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 329 $33,829.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 353 $54,688.00 0 $0.00
Production 373 $40,375.00 249 $30,268.00
Transportation and Material Moving 260 $52,632.00 161 $24,250.00

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 10,843 households in 21030, with an average household size of 2.34 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 6,217 families living in the 21030 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 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 21030:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,681 357 1,179 4,626
Average Household Size 3.04 3.19 3.17 1.36
Total Families 4,681 357 1,179 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.99 2.99 0

Poverty

Of the 6,217 families living in 21030, 6.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21030:

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 11,423 housing units in 21030.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,843 94.92%
Vacant 580 5.08%

50.24% of the total 11,423 housing units in 21030 are rental units. This is approximately 5,739 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,991 are occupied by the owner - or 43.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21030 is $1,392.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21030 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
    113
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    316
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,437
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,389
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    447
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    111
  • $3,000 or more
    39

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21030 is $384,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21030 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    95
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    39
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    173
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    66
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    934
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,193
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,131
  • $1,000,000 or more
    360

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21030. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21030 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    356
  • 1940 to 1949
    93
  • 1950 to 1959
    733
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,788
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,545
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,635
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,838
  • 2000 to 2009
    986
  • 2010 to 2013
    449
  • 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 21030 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    693
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,290
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,967
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,893

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21030 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21030 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21030.

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
    340
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,081
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,205
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,858
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,498
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    614
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,779
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    688
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    722
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,180
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    513
  • 90 or more minutes
    326

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21030 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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