21722 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21722, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21722 is a zip code in Washington County, Maryland, which covers District 4, Clear Spring, District 15, Indian Spring, District 23, and Wilsons, with a total population of 6,296 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 21722 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21722.

The estimated population of people living in 21722 is 6,296, with a median age of 44.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21722 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,296
 -1.46% +10.22%
2020
6,389
+11.15%
-
2019
5,748
+1.43%
-
2018
5,667
 -0.79% -
2017
5,712
 - -

Population of 21722 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21722 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
94.5%
94.8%
 -0.32%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
1.1%
 +45.45%
Asian
1%
0.8%
 +25.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.9%
 -10.34%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21722 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 21722 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21722 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21722 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.4 +0.91% 47.8 +1.49% 44.2 +1.38%
2020 44 +5.01% 47.1 +19.54% 43.6 +2.35%
2019 41.9 +1.45% 39.4 0% 42.6 0%
2018 41.3 -2.36% 39.4 -3.67% 42.6 -2.96%
2017 42.3 - 40.9 - 43.9 -

The median age of the 21722 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 21722 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 9 338 -108.94% 378 -49.04% 85 217
10 to 19 567 +13.09% 343 +107.26% 633 711
20 to 29 273 +48.04% 246 +23.68% 426 293
30 to 39 273 -21.44% 241 -10.76% 202 215
40 to 49 415 -61.25% 446 +35.11% 210 565
50 to 59 494 +24.98% 450 -6.89% 594 415
60 to 69 311 +60.55% 352 +42.59% 539 505
70+ 291 +10.63% 294 +29.47% 309 377

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21722 zip code is $78,592.00.

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 21722.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $110,313.00
  • 45 to 64
    $95,956.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,392.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21722 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 21722, 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 21722 is currently $97,708.00.

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.

4.77% of households in 21722 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 21722 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.94%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.43%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.77%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21722 is $34,495.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21722 by the total population of 21722.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21722 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21722 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
    15.91%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.87%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.46%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.55%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21722 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21722 zip over the age of 16 is 5,128.

Of those people, a total of 63.40% 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 21722 is 62.50%.

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 21722 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 478 29.90% 15.40%
20 to 24 years 355 80.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 364 96.70% 6.00%
30 to 34 years 219 85.80% 1.10%
35 to 44 years 728 88.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 841 92.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 413 78.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 636 62.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 567 20.10% 2.60%
75 years and over 527 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21722. 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 4,920 63.80% 1.40%
Black or African American 12 66.70% 25.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 34 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 153 41.20% 4.80%
Hispanic or Latino 99 90.90% 10.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,830 63.30% 1.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21722 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 21722 is 3,204, with median earnings of $48,399.00.

Women in 21722 are earning approximately 79.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,204 $48,399.00
Male 1,626 $55,455.00
Female 1,578 $44,177.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21722 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 221 $66,250.00
Business and Financial 117 $59,417.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $60,114.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $121,544.00
Community and Social Service 27 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 180 $35,455.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 107 $35,963.00
Healthcare Practitioners 418 $74,792.00
Healthcare Support 63 $22,026.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 217 $93,414.00
Law Enforcement 113 $92,036.00
Food Preparation and Serving 80 $3,043.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $12,143.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $67,656.00
Sales 146 $35,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 382 $39,862.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 28 $35,682.00
Construction and Extraction 183 $47,713.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 225 $52,275.00
Production 154 $43,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 149 $57,708.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21722 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 21722.

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 96 $67,065.00 125 $61,607.00
Business and Financial 20 $0.00 97 $57,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 62 $38,500.00 19 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $121,544.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $66,667.00 154 $22,266.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 107 $35,963.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4 $0.00 414 $74,896.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 63 $22,026.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 194 $93,582.00 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 113 $92,036.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $2,499.00 40 $4,674.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 27 $0.00 31 $6,964.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00 32 $68,333.00
Sales 44 $58,667.00 102 $19,286.00
Office and Administrative Support 27 $58,125.00 355 $39,759.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 183 $47,713.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 225 $52,275.00 0 $0.00
Production 145 $43,750.00 9 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 122 $58,512.00 27 $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 2,202 households in 21722, with an average household size of 2.85 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 1,729 families living in the 21722 zip code with an average family size of 3.22 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 21722:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,498 38 193 473
Average Household Size 3.3 2.42 3.37 1.23
Total Families 1,498 38 193 0
Average Household Size 3.3 2.37 2.83 0

Poverty

Of the 1,729 families living in 21722, 0.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21722:

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 2,237 housing units in 21722.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,202 98.44%
Vacant 35 1.56%

13.37% of the total 2,237 housing units in 21722 are rental units. This is approximately 299 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,854 are occupied by the owner - or 82.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21722 is $1,033.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21722 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
    49
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    141
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    92
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    66
  • $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 21722 is $243,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21722 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    17
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    29
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    163
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    344
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    859
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    412
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    23
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21722. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21722 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    420
  • 1940 to 1949
    35
  • 1950 to 1959
    79
  • 1960 to 1969
    196
  • 1970 to 1979
    347
  • 1980 to 1989
    327
  • 1990 to 1999
    583
  • 2000 to 2009
    164
  • 2010 to 2013
    86
  • 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 21722 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    60
  • 1 vehicle available
    271
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,019
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    852

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21722 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21722 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21722.

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
    21
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    87
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    247
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    407
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    579
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    247
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    439
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    97
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    131
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    621
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    115
  • 90 or more minutes
    85

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21722 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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