21162 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21162, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21162 is a zip code in Baltimore County, Maryland, which covers District 11 and District 15, with a total population of 4,640 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 21162 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21162.

The estimated population of people living in 21162 is 4,640, with a median age of 37.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21162 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,640
+13.48%
+13.25%
2020
4,089
 -5.59% -
2019
4,331
 -0.53% -
2018
4,354
+6.27%
-
2017
4,097
 - -

Population of 21162 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21162 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
76.4%
79.8%
 -4.26%
Black/African American
14.2%
6.1%
 +132.79%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.6%
3.3%
 +39.39%
Asian
1.8%
8.7%
 -79.31%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
2.1%
 +19.05%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21162 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 21162 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21162 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21162 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.5 -4.09% 37.3 -1.06% 38 -5.47%
2020 39.1 -1.26% 37.7 -4.31% 40.2 +1.01%
2019 39.6 -1.98% 39.4 -2.23% 39.8 -1.49%
2018 40.4 +0.75% 40.3 -0.74% 40.4 +1%
2017 40.1 - 40.6 - 40 -

The median age of the 21162 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 21162 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 9 342 -6.21% 322 -30.43% 317 223
10 to 19 287 +29.02% 228 +59.15% 344 370
20 to 29 165 +92.04% 134 +57.05% 334 219
30 to 39 244 +27.93% 310 +21.26% 317 379
40 to 49 381 -16.18% 323 -18.44% 313 252
50 to 59 316 +56.64% 269 +62.27% 484 477
60 to 69 230 -17.56% 197 -16.8% 190 157
70+ 149 -5.3% 200 -38.49% 136 128

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21162 zip code is $139,028.00.

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 21162.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $170,139.00
  • 45 to 64
    $163,355.00
  • 65 and over
    $72,604.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21162 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 21162, 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 21162 is currently $147,555.00.

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.

26.99% of households in 21162 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 21162 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.31%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    18.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    26.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21162 is $45,804.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21162 by the total population of 21162.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21162 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21162 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
    20.41%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.95%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21162 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21162 zip over the age of 16 is 3,648.

Of those people, a total of 75.80% 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 21162 is 67.40%.

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 21162 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 262 50.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 316 78.20% 48.20%
25 to 29 years 237 84.80% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 302 95.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 638 95.30% 7.40%
45 to 54 years 836 91.30% 4.80%
55 to 59 years 446 69.10% 14.90%
60 to 64 years 162 67.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 293 36.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 156 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21162. 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 2,900 74.40% 7.60%
Black or African American 484 85.50% 22.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 59 57.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 10 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 195 76.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 201 64.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,871 74.20% 7.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21162 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 21162 is 2,460, with median earnings of $62,672.00.

Women in 21162 are earning approximately 73.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,460 $62,672.00
Male 1,343 $70,825.00
Female 1,117 $51,732.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21162 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 251 $111,108.00
Business and Financial 160 $116,364.00
Computer and Mathematical 159 $122,896.00
Architecture and Engineering 85 $97,679.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 111 $34,194.00
Legal 103 $141,182.00
Educational and Library 111 $63,185.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 43 $22,337.00
Healthcare Practitioners 213 $64,306.00
Healthcare Support 77 $41,976.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 278 $10,208.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $17,308.00
Sales 209 $52,392.00
Office and Administrative Support 177 $65,461.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 132 $83,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 137 $41,917.00
Production 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 70 $30,197.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21162 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 21162.

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 144 $128,864.00 107 $110,321.00
Business and Financial 62 $172,652.00 98 $115,909.00
Computer and Mathematical 112 $124,329.00 47 $78,802.00
Architecture and Engineering 85 $97,679.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 8 $0.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 64 $34,278.00 47 $29,850.00
Legal 83 $141,858.00 20 $0.00
Educational and Library 60 $58,229.00 51 $64,556.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 36 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 56 $59,758.00 157 $64,583.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 63 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 81 $15,114.00 197 $4,496.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 50 $16,346.00
Sales 105 $70,685.00 104 $51,902.00
Office and Administrative Support 48 $67,273.00 129 $65,027.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 132 $83,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 137 $41,917.00 0 $0.00
Production 7 $0.00 5 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 70 $30,197.00 0 $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 1,423 households in 21162, with an average household size of 3.25 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 1,208 families living in the 21162 zip code with an average family size of 3.53 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 21162:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,019 70 119 215
Average Household Size 3.63 2.86 3.54 1.37
Total Families 1,019 70 119 0
Average Household Size 3.6 2.6 3.5 0

Poverty

Of the 1,208 families living in 21162, 1.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21162:

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 1,572 housing units in 21162.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,423 90.52%
Vacant 149 9.48%

9.16% of the total 1,572 housing units in 21162 are rental units. This is approximately 144 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,247 are occupied by the owner - or 79.33% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21162 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21162 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
    32
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    52
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    32
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    49
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    11
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21162 is $408,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21162 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    30
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    10
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    29
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    114
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    976
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    88
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21162. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21162 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    47
  • 1940 to 1949
    142
  • 1950 to 1959
    248
  • 1960 to 1969
    151
  • 1970 to 1979
    35
  • 1980 to 1989
    65
  • 1990 to 1999
    123
  • 2000 to 2009
    404
  • 2010 to 2013
    326
  • 2014 or later
    31

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 21162 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    34
  • 1 vehicle available
    179
  • 2 vehicles available
    668
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    542

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21162 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21162 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21162.

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
    41
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    98
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    155
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    311
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    260
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    141
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    460
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    8
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    256
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    192
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    286
  • 90 or more minutes
    62

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21162 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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