21048 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21048, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21048 is a zip code in Carroll County, Maryland, which covers District 4, Woolerys, District 5, Freedom, District 8, and Hampstead, with a total population of 10,084 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 21048 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21048.

The estimated population of people living in 21048 is 10,084, with a median age of 47.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21048 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,084
+3.76%
-5.08%
2020
9,719
 -5.42% -
2019
10,276
 -1.81% -
2018
10,465
 -1.5% -
2017
10,624
 - -

Population of 21048 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21048 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
88.1%
90.8%
 -2.97%
Black/African American
3.1%
4.6%
 -32.61%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.6%
1.4%
 +157.14%
Asian
3.9%
2.3%
 +69.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
0.8%
 +75.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21048 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 21048 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21048 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21048 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.1 0% 45.9 -1.71% 47.9 +0.84%
2020 47.1 +1.07% 46.7 +1.3% 47.5 +0.85%
2019 46.6 +4.48% 46.1 +8.73% 47.1 +1.29%
2018 44.6 -1.76% 42.4 -6.4% 46.5 +1.97%
2017 45.4 - 45.3 - 45.6 -

The median age of the 21048 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 21048 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 9 534 +16.63% 598 -41.86% 581 382
10 to 19 880 -17.97% 654 +5.48% 706 686
20 to 29 397 +25% 628 -64.98% 473 295
30 to 39 443 +46.91% 422 +31.16% 686 567
40 to 49 928 -32.77% 891 -41.93% 656 566
50 to 59 843 +2.49% 920 +1.41% 855 931
60 to 69 671 +17.75% 752 +6.05% 789 792
70+ 457 +21.07% 606 -6.59% 554 565

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21048 zip code is $121,275.00.

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 21048.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $145,000.00
  • 45 to 64
    $141,207.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,917.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21048 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 21048, 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 21048 is currently $153,716.00.

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.

19.22% of households in 21048 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 21048 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.69%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.50%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.61%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    28.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.22%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21048 is $56,947.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21048 by the total population of 21048.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21048 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21048 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
    16.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21048 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21048 zip over the age of 16 is 8,420.

Of those people, a total of 63.60% 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 21048 is 61.40%.

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 21048 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 691 36.20% 8.40%
20 to 24 years 313 73.20% 5.70%
25 to 29 years 455 93.60% 5.10%
30 to 34 years 764 84.00% 1.90%
35 to 44 years 872 93.00% 0.60%
45 to 54 years 1,411 84.20% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 1,214 73.90% 2.10%
60 to 64 years 921 62.80% 3.30%
65 to 74 years 982 25.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 797 10.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21048. 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 7,658 64.40% 2.80%
Black or African American 288 45.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 267 53.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 74 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 133 57.90% 6.50%
Hispanic or Latino 250 95.20% 8.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,522 63.90% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21048 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 21048 is 5,166, with median earnings of $63,455.00.

Women in 21048 are earning approximately 54.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,166 $63,455.00
Male 2,828 $83,421.00
Female 2,338 $45,368.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21048 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 861 $117,762.00
Business and Financial 324 $65,357.00
Computer and Mathematical 356 $92,128.00
Architecture and Engineering 265 $117,929.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 153 $62,171.00
Community and Social Service 102 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 150 $57,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 228 $30,870.00
Healthcare Practitioners 430 $73,103.00
Healthcare Support 105 $12,118.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $0.00
Law Enforcement 44 $76,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 128 $16,452.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 116 $10,786.00
Personal Care and Service 79 $35,066.00
Sales 691 $59,353.00
Office and Administrative Support 421 $39,821.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 261 $41,477.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 130 $68,359.00
Production 98 $77,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 54 $42,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21048 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 21048.

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 548 $148,636.00 313 $113,385.00
Business and Financial 193 $59,889.00 131 $93,977.00
Computer and Mathematical 208 $96,591.00 148 $86,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 265 $117,929.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 153 $62,171.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 102 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 59 $82,596.00 91 $57,734.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 63 $32,083.00 165 $30,089.00
Healthcare Practitioners 107 $76,635.00 323 $64,917.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 105 $12,118.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $0.00 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 128 $16,452.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 97 $11,157.00 19 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 68 $35,789.00
Sales 465 $88,657.00 226 $10,227.00
Office and Administrative Support 138 $81,250.00 283 $37,019.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 261 $41,477.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 130 $68,359.00 0 $0.00
Production 80 $90,795.00 18 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 27 $0.00 27 $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 3,715 households in 21048, with an average household size of 2.71 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 2,942 families living in the 21048 zip code with an average family size of 3.08 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 21048:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,653 148 141 773
Average Household Size 3.12 2.66 3.23 1.24
Total Families 2,653 148 141 0
Average Household Size 3.12 2.41 3.13 0

Poverty

Of the 2,942 families living in 21048, 1.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21048:

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 3,871 housing units in 21048.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,715 95.97%
Vacant 156 4.03%

5.19% of the total 3,871 housing units in 21048 are rental units. This is approximately 201 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,427 are occupied by the owner - or 88.53% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21048 is $1,209.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21048 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
    87
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    67
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    64
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    61
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    9
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21048 is $376,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21048 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    154
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    95
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    53
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    33
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    458
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,051
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    510
  • $1,000,000 or more
    73

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21048. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21048 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    267
  • 1940 to 1949
    117
  • 1950 to 1959
    280
  • 1960 to 1969
    328
  • 1970 to 1979
    848
  • 1980 to 1989
    796
  • 1990 to 1999
    763
  • 2000 to 2009
    370
  • 2010 to 2013
    102
  • 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 21048 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    57
  • 1 vehicle available
    511
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,700
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,447

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21048 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21048 that commute to work in a particular way.

39.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21048.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    261
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    201
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    444
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    440
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    207
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    426
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    194
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    347
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    944
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    845
  • 90 or more minutes
    146

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21048 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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