21122 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21122, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21122 is a zip code in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, which covers District 2, District 3, and District 5, with a total population of 61,212 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 21122 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21122.

The estimated population of people living in 21122 is 61,212, with a median age of 40.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21122 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
61,212
+2.59%
-0.28%
2020
59,664
 -2.27% -
2019
61,051
+0.98%
-
2018
60,461
 -1.51% -
2017
61,385
 - -

Population of 21122 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21122 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
81.1%
86.2%
 -5.92%
Black/African American
6.2%
5.5%
 +12.73%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
5.1%
3.7%
 +37.84%
Asian
2.3%
2%
 +15.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
2.3%
 +91.30%
Other
0.6%
0.1%
 +500.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21122 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 21122 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21122 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21122 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.1 -1.72% 40.1 -0.99% 40 -2.91%
2020 40.8 +2.77% 40.5 +3.58% 41.2 +1.98%
2019 39.7 +1.02% 39.1 +1.56% 40.4 +0.25%
2018 39.3 -0.76% 38.5 0% 40.3 -1.95%
2017 39.6 - 38.5 - 41.1 -

The median age of the 21122 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 21122 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 4,039 -21.15% 3,192 +14.35% 3,232 3,661
10 to 19 4,286 -10.21% 3,754 +0.87% 3,833 3,785
20 to 29 3,843 -11.89% 4,108 -9.45% 3,373 3,654
30 to 39 3,797 +18.01% 4,056 +11.23% 4,519 4,508
40 to 49 3,892 -18.21% 4,315 -19.07% 3,219 3,514
50 to 59 5,223 -4.13% 5,157 0.58% 5,003 5,150
60 to 69 3,372 +24.74% 3,339 +23.72% 4,283 4,194
70+ 1,973 +25.29% 3,039 -9.02% 2,520 2,764

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21122 zip code is $111,376.00.

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 21122.

  • Under 25
    $52,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $118,443.00
  • 45 to 64
    $133,899.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,681.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21122 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 21122, 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 21122 is currently $131,296.00.

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.

16.45% of households in 21122 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 21122 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.69%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.65%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    16.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21122 is $49,084.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21122 by the total population of 21122.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21122 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21122 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
    13.56%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.57%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21122 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21122 zip over the age of 16 is 49,785.

Of those people, a total of 71.50% 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 21122 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 21122 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,084 45.70% 12.20%
20 to 24 years 3,232 85.00% 9.70%
25 to 29 years 3,795 93.60% 5.40%
30 to 34 years 5,069 90.10% 5.40%
35 to 44 years 6,768 91.20% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 8,820 89.40% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 5,256 83.80% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 5,320 62.90% 0.80%
65 to 74 years 5,266 22.90% 3.70%
75 years and over 3,175 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 21122. 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 42,400 70.60% 3.60%
Black or African American 3,139 78.60% 3.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 163 77.90% 0.00%
Asian 1,287 66.80% 3.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 801 74.50% 9.00%
Two or more races 1,995 81.70% 13.70%
Hispanic or Latino 2,056 70.40% 4.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 41,576 70.60% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21122 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 21122 is 33,673, with median earnings of $59,796.00.

Women in 21122 are earning approximately 76.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 33,673 $59,796.00
Male 17,565 $68,081.00
Female 16,108 $52,113.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21122 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 5,251 $94,718.00
Business and Financial 2,124 $76,389.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,591 $116,757.00
Architecture and Engineering 871 $103,641.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 198 $113,269.00
Community and Social Service 442 $40,093.00
Legal 197 $110,668.00
Educational and Library 1,834 $56,212.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 574 $40,870.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,755 $75,069.00
Healthcare Support 738 $36,287.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 518 $55,833.00
Law Enforcement 497 $74,963.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,211 $17,917.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 986 $28,347.00
Personal Care and Service 970 $18,421.00
Sales 2,568 $61,389.00
Office and Administrative Support 4,735 $46,594.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 2,131 $55,641.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,271 $61,725.00
Production 1,263 $51,431.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,165 $38,995.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21122 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 21122.

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 3,302 $104,730.00 1,949 $81,687.00
Business and Financial 818 $83,900.00 1,306 $67,172.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,108 $124,000.00 483 $102,639.00
Architecture and Engineering 706 $104,130.00 165 $96,908.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $134,868.00 114 $87,667.00
Community and Social Service 78 $32,667.00 364 $43,077.00
Legal 82 $245,852.00 115 $70,583.00
Educational and Library 425 $56,118.00 1,409 $56,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 262 $41,304.00 312 $37,214.00
Healthcare Practitioners 399 $172,844.00 1,356 $70,069.00
Healthcare Support 33 $0.00 705 $35,680.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 366 $57,167.00 152 $44,310.00
Law Enforcement 448 $74,632.00 49 $83,365.00
Food Preparation and Serving 543 $14,798.00 668 $20,064.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 544 $33,750.00 442 $26,647.00
Personal Care and Service 255 $82,934.00 715 $13,224.00
Sales 1,302 $73,839.00 1,266 $32,653.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,016 $44,605.00 3,719 $47,991.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 2,046 $55,568.00 85 $72,578.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,198 $62,738.00 73 $42,697.00
Production 995 $57,730.00 268 $29,600.00
Transportation and Material Moving 968 $42,308.00 197 $36,641.00

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 22,734 households in 21122, with an average household size of 2.69 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 17,017 families living in the 21122 zip code with an average family size of 3.07 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 21122:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 13,773 979 2,265 5,717
Average Household Size 3.11 3.76 3.13 1.3
Total Families 13,773 979 2,265 0
Average Household Size 3.09 3.21 2.9 0

Poverty

Of the 17,017 families living in 21122, 4.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21122:

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 23,879 housing units in 21122.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 22,734 95.20%
Vacant 1,145 4.80%

12.45% of the total 23,879 housing units in 21122 are rental units. This is approximately 2,973 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 19,524 are occupied by the owner - or 81.76% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21122 is $1,778.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21122 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
    237
  • Less than $500
    32
  • $500 to $999
    277
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    520
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,183
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    739
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    153
  • $3,000 or more
    69

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21122 is $358,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21122 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    267
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    44
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    273
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    700
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    5,270
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    9,171
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,357
  • $1,000,000 or more
    442

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21122. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21122 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    846
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,247
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,138
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,063
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,707
  • 1980 to 1989
    5,310
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,167
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,025
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,376
  • 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 21122 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    469
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,928
  • 2 vehicles available
    8,699
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    8,638

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21122 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21122 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21122.

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
    451
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,417
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,215
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,950
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,750
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,376
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    6,291
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,739
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,647
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    3,679
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,416
  • 90 or more minutes
    994

Summary

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