21655 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21655, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21655 is a zip code in Caroline County, Maryland, which covers District 3, Denton, District 4, Preston, District 8, and American Corner, with a total population of 4,679 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 21655 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21655.

The estimated population of people living in 21655 is 4,679, with a median age of 42.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21655 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,679
 -1.76% -13.26%
2020
4,763
+0.34%
-
2019
4,747
 -4.41% -
2018
4,966
 -7.93% -
2017
5,394
 - -

Population of 21655 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21655 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
82.8%
81%
 +2.22%
Black/African American
9%
11.1%
 -18.92%
Native
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.9%
4.2%
 -7.14%
Asian
0.6%
1.3%
 -53.85%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
1.9%
 +73.68%
Other
0.2%
0.5%
 -60.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21655 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 21655 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21655 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21655 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.6 -0.23% 42.9 +3.12% 42.4 -1.4%
2020 42.7 -3.61% 41.6 -2.12% 43 -8.51%
2019 44.3 +3.99% 42.5 +5.46% 47 +1.73%
2018 42.6 +4.41% 40.3 -0.25% 46.2 +11.06%
2017 40.8 - 40.4 - 41.6 -

The median age of the 21655 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 21655 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 9 300 -5.36% 256 +31.86% 281 307
10 to 19 304 -7.13% 362 -40.17% 272 230
20 to 29 412 -43.91% 336 -47.24% 249 193
30 to 39 328 -7.47% 336 -6.87% 294 298
40 to 49 425 -21.98% 384 -12.38% 331 324
50 to 59 380 +26.02% 401 -24.31% 485 297
60 to 69 309 -20.47% 260 +22.56% 245 317
70+ 268 -13.78% 333 +2.39% 222 334

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21655 zip code is $77,917.00.

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 21655.

  • Under 25
    $65,517.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,885.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,378.00
  • 65 and over
    $77,083.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21655 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 21655, 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 21655 is currently $105,872.00.

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.

6.31% of households in 21655 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 21655 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    20.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.93%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.31%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21655 is $42,761.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21655 by the total population of 21655.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21655 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21655 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
    13.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.96%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21655 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21655 zip over the age of 16 is 3,755.

Of those people, a total of 74.20% 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 21655 is 72.00%.

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 21655 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 166 39.20% 36.90%
20 to 24 years 213 93.90% 5.00%
25 to 29 years 229 86.90% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 332 88.00% 7.90%
35 to 44 years 686 84.50% 0.70%
45 to 54 years 586 87.50% 0.20%
55 to 59 years 425 71.30% 3.00%
60 to 64 years 329 83.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 513 50.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 276 37.00% 5.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21655. 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 3,106 76.20% 1.40%
Black or African American 417 57.10% 21.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 12 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 29 75.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 99 89.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 92 78.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 115 88.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,096 76.10% 1.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21655 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 21655 is 2,702, with median earnings of $42,013.00.

Women in 21655 are earning approximately 67.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,702 $42,013.00
Male 1,489 $50,716.00
Female 1,213 $34,273.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21655 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 236 $55,357.00
Business and Financial 96 $64,107.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $83,173.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $84,167.00
Community and Social Service 54 $14,891.00
Legal 85 $34,777.00
Educational and Library 175 $29,511.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $47,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 119 $40,815.00
Healthcare Support 45 $33,098.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 79 $53,813.00
Law Enforcement 53 $88,917.00
Food Preparation and Serving 115 $20,903.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 157 $19,458.00
Personal Care and Service 105 $33,242.00
Sales 241 $62,595.00
Office and Administrative Support 306 $42,917.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 51 $36,406.00
Construction and Extraction 239 $31,116.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 133 $76,696.00
Production 78 $45,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 143 $36,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21655 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 21655.

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 149 $42,813.00 87 $56,875.00
Business and Financial 36 $177,750.00 60 $59,844.00
Computer and Mathematical 29 $83,606.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 14 $60,500.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 54 $14,891.00
Legal 41 $56,719.00 44 $33,304.00
Educational and Library 27 $77,625.00 148 $28,043.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00 25 $92,596.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $0.00 92 $38,333.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 45 $33,098.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 79 $53,813.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $98,393.00 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $0.00 82 $21,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 123 $19,976.00 34 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 105 $33,242.00
Sales 149 $64,258.00 92 $14,947.00
Office and Administrative Support 51 $41,902.00 255 $44,063.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 51 $36,406.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 235 $31,295.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 133 $76,696.00 0 $0.00
Production 60 $47,000.00 18 $23,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 122 $36,905.00 21 $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 1,854 households in 21655, with an average household size of 2.51 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 1,346 families living in the 21655 zip code with an average family size of 2.84 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 21655:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,076 98 172 508
Average Household Size 2.91 2.65 2.88 1.5
Total Families 1,076 98 172 0
Average Household Size 2.9 2.55 2.68 0

Poverty

Of the 1,346 families living in 21655, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21655:

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 2,122 housing units in 21655.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,854 87.37%
Vacant 268 12.63%

13.95% of the total 2,122 housing units in 21655 are rental units. This is approximately 296 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,456 are occupied by the owner - or 68.61% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21655 is $1,115.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21655 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
    102
  • Less than $500
    9
  • $500 to $999
    105
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    179
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21655 is $234,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21655 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    37
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    29
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    169
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    348
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    480
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    282
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    81
  • $1,000,000 or more
    30

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21655. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21655 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    371
  • 1940 to 1949
    146
  • 1950 to 1959
    111
  • 1960 to 1969
    184
  • 1970 to 1979
    319
  • 1980 to 1989
    324
  • 1990 to 1999
    276
  • 2000 to 2009
    290
  • 2010 to 2013
    101
  • 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 21655 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    54
  • 1 vehicle available
    432
  • 2 vehicles available
    699
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    669

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21655 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21655 that commute to work in a particular way.

33 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21655.

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
    107
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    138
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    227
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    335
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    492
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    145
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    389
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    69
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    55
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    147
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    247
  • 90 or more minutes
    226

Summary

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