21085 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21085, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21085 is a zip code in Baltimore County and Harford County, Maryland, which covers District 11, District 1, Abingdon, District 3, and Bel Air, with a total population of 16,350 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 21085 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21085.

The estimated population of people living in 21085 is 16,350, with a median age of 43.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21085 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,350
+0.2%
+0.56%
2020
16,318
+1.64%
-
2019
16,055
 -0.75% -
2018
16,177
 -0.5% -
2017
16,259
 - -

Population of 21085 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21085 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
79.4%
77%
 +3.12%
Black/African American
13.3%
13%
 +2.31%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
5.8%
 -34.48%
Asian
1.5%
1.7%
 -11.76%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
1.8%
 -16.67%
Other
0.3%
0.6%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21085 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 21085 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21085 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21085 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.2 +0.23% 43 +0.7% 43.2 -0.92%
2020 43.1 +2.86% 42.7 +4.91% 43.6 +1.63%
2019 41.9 -0.24% 40.7 +0.99% 42.9 +0.47%
2018 42 +2.44% 40.3 +7.75% 42.7 -0.23%
2017 41 - 37.4 - 42.8 -

The median age of the 21085 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 21085 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 9 884 -6.83% 804 +9.92% 825 874
10 to 19 1,029 -66.39% 954 -7.93% 497 873
20 to 29 1,191 -32.31% 1,107 -5.57% 847 1,043
30 to 39 1,089 +26% 932 +21.45% 1,393 1,141
40 to 49 1,000 +11.12% 1,151 -15.26% 1,103 981
50 to 59 1,134 +18.76% 1,243 -0.37% 1,360 1,233
60 to 69 904 +10.35% 988 +10.35% 995 1,088
70+ 814 +10.09% 1,035 +18.35% 889 1,208

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21085 zip code is $97,919.00.

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 21085.

  • Under 25
    $84,766.00
  • 25 to 44
    $116,983.00
  • 45 to 64
    $107,583.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,557.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21085 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 21085, 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 21085 is currently $115,968.00.

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.

13.01% of households in 21085 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 21085 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.92%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.89%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.01%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21085 is $46,671.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21085 by the total population of 21085.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21085 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21085 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
    13.80%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.14%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21085 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21085 zip over the age of 16 is 13,691.

Of those people, a total of 69.60% 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 21085 is 65.90%.

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 21085 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 410 47.80% 7.10%
20 to 24 years 752 89.10% 6.90%
25 to 29 years 1,138 98.10% 2.40%
30 to 34 years 1,383 87.40% 10.10%
35 to 44 years 2,102 89.60% 3.90%
45 to 54 years 2,602 90.40% 4.60%
55 to 59 years 1,124 76.50% 5.10%
60 to 64 years 1,243 56.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,643 27.90% 2.00%
75 years and over 1,294 7.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21085. 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 11,224 67.00% 3.50%
Black or African American 1,699 80.30% 13.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 83.90% 0.00%
Asian 249 91.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 244 83.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 244 77.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 472 69.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,090 67.20% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21085 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 21085 is 9,029, with median earnings of $55,806.00.

Women in 21085 are earning approximately 63.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,029 $55,806.00
Male 4,870 $66,815.00
Female 4,159 $42,423.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21085 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 1,087 $77,347.00
Business and Financial 623 $82,514.00
Computer and Mathematical 371 $96,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 212 $102,188.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 101 $97,074.00
Community and Social Service 138 $61,364.00
Legal 131 $42,316.00
Educational and Library 390 $52,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 158 $91,953.00
Healthcare Practitioners 645 $70,511.00
Healthcare Support 286 $28,068.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 226 $94,423.00
Law Enforcement 168 $92,273.00
Food Preparation and Serving 398 $12,149.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 286 $28,807.00
Personal Care and Service 275 $18,716.00
Sales 955 $36,672.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,093 $38,933.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 315 $69,087.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 417 $48,872.00
Production 285 $62,269.00
Transportation and Material Moving 281 $33,798.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21085 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 21085.

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 635 $93,542.00 452 $76,917.00
Business and Financial 349 $68,669.00 274 $83,090.00
Computer and Mathematical 279 $97,019.00 92 $54,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 178 $102,188.00 34 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 68 $96,136.00 33 $103,203.00
Community and Social Service 47 $145,313.00 91 $51,250.00
Legal 15 $0.00 116 $42,008.00
Educational and Library 45 $77,813.00 345 $52,569.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 145 $92,461.00 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 116 $41,250.00 529 $70,968.00
Healthcare Support 29 $9,226.00 257 $28,807.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 178 $93,846.00 48 $0.00
Law Enforcement 161 $93,750.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 241 $18,854.00 157 $7,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 190 $37,647.00 96 $28,333.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $13,393.00 220 $18,870.00
Sales 582 $43,950.00 373 $26,442.00
Office and Administrative Support 313 $69,044.00 780 $35,431.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 32 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 291 $67,933.00 24 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 417 $48,872.00 0 $0.00
Production 218 $61,136.00 67 $65,236.00
Transportation and Material Moving 179 $64,779.00 102 $21,625.00

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 6,451 households in 21085, with an average household size of 2.53 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 4,671 families living in the 21085 zip code with an average family size of 2.9 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 21085:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,620 402 649 1,780
Average Household Size 2.98 3.15 2.89 1.34
Total Families 3,620 402 649 0
Average Household Size 2.97 2.56 2.67 0

Poverty

Of the 4,671 families living in 21085, 3.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21085:

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 7,099 housing units in 21085.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,451 90.87%
Vacant 648 9.13%

17.41% of the total 7,099 housing units in 21085 are rental units. This is approximately 1,236 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,120 are occupied by the owner - or 72.12% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21085 is $1,324.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21085 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
    95
  • Less than $500
    87
  • $500 to $999
    150
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    481
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    447
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    30
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    41
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21085 is $282,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21085 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    48
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    59
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    139
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    618
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,046
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,896
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    210
  • $1,000,000 or more
    104

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21085. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21085 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    290
  • 1940 to 1949
    290
  • 1950 to 1959
    397
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,393
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,118
  • 1980 to 1989
    579
  • 1990 to 1999
    609
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,115
  • 2010 to 2013
    308
  • 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 21085 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    111
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,560
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,832
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,948

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21085 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21085 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21085.

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
    52
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    360
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    703
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    805
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,178
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    723
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,463
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    433
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    360
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,163
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    599
  • 90 or more minutes
    417

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21085 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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