21158 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21158, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21158 is a zip code in Carroll County, Maryland, which covers District 1, Taneytown, District 2, Uniontown, District 3, Myers, District 6, Manchester, District 7, Westminster, District 11, and New Windsor, with a total population of 22,221 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 21158 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21158.

The estimated population of people living in 21158 is 22,221, with a median age of 42.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21158 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,221
+6.97%
+7.95%
2020
20,773
 -0.64% -
2019
20,906
 -0.11% -
2018
20,929
+1.68%
-
2017
20,584
 - -

Population of 21158 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21158 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
87.3%
85.1%
 +2.59%
Black/African American
2.7%
6%
 -55.00%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
3.2%
 +18.75%
Asian
2.4%
2.2%
 +9.09%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
3.3%
 +12.12%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21158 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 21158 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21158 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21158 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.1 -3.44% 40.7 -4.46% 42.9 -4.24%
2020 43.6 +1.63% 42.6 +0.71% 44.8 +3.23%
2019 42.9 +0.23% 42.3 -1.63% 43.4 +1.88%
2018 42.8 +0.71% 43 +0.47% 42.6 +1.19%
2017 42.5 - 42.8 - 42.1 -

The median age of the 21158 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 21158 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 1,129 -7.55% 1,118 +33.14% 1,029 1,486
10 to 19 1,587 +16.36% 1,619 -27.84% 1,856 1,180
20 to 29 1,093 -6.38% 921 +24.36% 1,016 1,145
30 to 39 982 +52.29% 1,173 +15.31% 1,582 1,358
40 to 49 1,442 -13.18% 1,590 -11.59% 1,256 1,400
50 to 59 1,683 -14.38% 1,451 +6.63% 1,443 1,544
60 to 69 1,137 +44.85% 1,364 +6.42% 1,708 1,449
70+ 1,151 +15.76% 1,144 +24.23% 1,331 1,438

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21158 zip code is $97,822.00.

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 21158.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $110,547.00
  • 45 to 64
    $101,484.00
  • 65 and over
    $81,442.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21158 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 21158, 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 21158 is currently $116,019.00.

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.

10.53% of households in 21158 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 21158 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.75%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.59%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.53%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21158 is $44,234.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21158 by the total population of 21158.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21158 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21158 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
    13.48%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.82%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.10%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.83%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21158 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21158 zip over the age of 16 is 17,903.

Of those people, a total of 66.40% 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 21158 is 63.80%.

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 21158 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,233 40.10% 2.80%
20 to 24 years 1,025 82.20% 1.70%
25 to 29 years 1,136 83.80% 9.30%
30 to 34 years 1,368 89.90% 5.00%
35 to 44 years 2,701 90.00% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 3,313 85.50% 4.30%
55 to 59 years 1,201 88.20% 0.90%
60 to 64 years 1,792 58.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,455 35.00% 2.80%
75 years and over 1,679 7.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21158. 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 16,300 66.20% 2.90%
Black or African American 509 71.90% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 12 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 413 68.50% 8.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 233 65.70% 16.30%
Two or more races 436 67.00% 7.20%
Hispanic or Latino 551 64.80% 9.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,067 66.30% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21158 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 21158 is 11,431, with median earnings of $54,810.00.

Women in 21158 are earning approximately 81.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,431 $54,810.00
Male 6,186 $59,986.00
Female 5,245 $49,137.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21158 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 1,276 $84,214.00
Business and Financial 598 $83,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 381 $102,292.00
Architecture and Engineering 87 $86,688.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 64 $83,036.00
Community and Social Service 137 $29,906.00
Legal 86 $63,971.00
Educational and Library 982 $53,986.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 350 $67,105.00
Healthcare Practitioners 925 $66,105.00
Healthcare Support 183 $29,966.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 196 $91,667.00
Law Enforcement 136 $66,111.00
Food Preparation and Serving 513 $16,643.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 384 $38,125.00
Personal Care and Service 291 $20,849.00
Sales 1,084 $46,170.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,334 $42,696.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 62 $22,500.00
Construction and Extraction 793 $60,762.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 309 $66,250.00
Production 483 $46,188.00
Transportation and Material Moving 400 $41,078.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21158 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 21158.

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 697 $101,331.00 579 $67,844.00
Business and Financial 324 $88,934.00 274 $75,641.00
Computer and Mathematical 292 $110,395.00 89 $76,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 79 $86,188.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 54 $83,929.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 28 $0.00 109 $29,476.00
Legal 50 $60,000.00 36 $63,971.00
Educational and Library 161 $55,139.00 821 $53,979.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 190 $78,113.00 160 $41,694.00
Healthcare Practitioners 125 $63,563.00 800 $66,522.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 177 $30,313.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 167 $92,292.00 29 $0.00
Law Enforcement 92 $81,875.00 44 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 328 $15,983.00 185 $24,028.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 322 $40,570.00 62 $3,990.00
Personal Care and Service 70 $6,250.00 221 $21,399.00
Sales 672 $49,370.00 412 $30,425.00
Office and Administrative Support 313 $55,976.00 1,021 $38,935.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 58 $22,661.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 753 $61,543.00 40 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 309 $66,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 418 $45,750.00 65 $55,547.00
Transportation and Material Moving 341 $52,614.00 59 $24,226.00

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 8,355 households in 21158, with an average household size of 2.65 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 6,305 families living in the 21158 zip code with an average family size of 3.06 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 21158:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,089 673 543 2,050
Average Household Size 3.1 3.36 3.14 1.16
Total Families 5,089 673 543 0
Average Household Size 3.09 2.89 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 6,305 families living in 21158, 2.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21158:

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 8,652 housing units in 21158.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,355 96.57%
Vacant 297 3.43%

20.86% of the total 8,652 housing units in 21158 are rental units. This is approximately 1,805 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,489 are occupied by the owner - or 75.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21158 is $1,633.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21158 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
    61
  • Less than $500
    190
  • $500 to $999
    90
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    464
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    596
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    199
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    101
  • $3,000 or more
    165

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21158 is $332,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21158 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    111
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    130
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    735
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,655
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,103
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    724
  • $1,000,000 or more
    31

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21158. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21158 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    942
  • 1940 to 1949
    136
  • 1950 to 1959
    345
  • 1960 to 1969
    426
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,371
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,010
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,787
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,276
  • 2010 to 2013
    359
  • 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 21158 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    256
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,905
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,508
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,686

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21158 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21158 that commute to work in a particular way.

36.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21158.

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
    83
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    627
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    925
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,211
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,261
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    413
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    898
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    298
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    448
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,338
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,632
  • 90 or more minutes
    595

Summary

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