21871 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21871, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21871 is a zip code in Somerset County, Maryland, which covers District 3, Brinkleys, District 4, Dublin, District 6, Fairmount, District 13, and Westover, with a total population of 1,799 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 21871 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21871.

The estimated population of people living in 21871 is 1,799, with a median age of 56.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21871 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,799
 -11.42% -6.40%
2020
2,031
 -7.6% -
2019
2,198
+11.12%
-
2018
1,978
+2.91%
-
2017
1,922
 - -

Population of 21871 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21871 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
69.8%
72.8%
 -4.12%
Black/African American
21.6%
19.1%
 +13.09%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2%
3.4%
 -41.18%
Asian
3.8%
0.3%
 +1,166.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
4%
 -30.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21871 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 21871 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21871 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21871 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 56.4 +6.82% 57.4 +1.77% 54.2 +7.54%
2020 52.8 +19.46% 56.4 +16.77% 50.4 +26.32%
2019 44.2 -10.34% 48.3 -4.17% 39.9 -18.57%
2018 49.3 +1.44% 50.4 -0.59% 49 +1.87%
2017 48.6 - 50.7 - 48.1 -

The median age of the 21871 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 21871 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 43 -21.99% 125 -48.99% 29 63
10 to 19 109 -31.84% 128 -25.83% 68 83
20 to 29 153 -43.34% 117 39.03% 90 114
30 to 39 71 -1.01% 22 +218.05% 64 93
40 to 49 75 +42.45% 175 -83.65% 88 46
50 to 59 217 -1.01% 163 -5.06% 205 146
60 to 69 111 +69.95% 128 +47.87% 205 196
70+ 134 -6.82% 151 +43.32% 123 186

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21871 zip code is $57,857.00.

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 21871.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,625.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,029.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,917.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21871 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 21871, 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 21871 is currently $65,609.00.

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.

1.28% of households in 21871 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 21871 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.61%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.20%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.42%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.28%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21871 is $27,119.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21871 by the total population of 21871.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21871 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21871 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
    6.76%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.73%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.30%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.88%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21871 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21871 zip over the age of 16 is 1,628.

Of those people, a total of 48.60% 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 21871 is 46.50%.

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 21871 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 72 59.70% 65.10%
20 to 24 years 111 56.80% 11.10%
25 to 29 years 93 21.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 79 40.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 138 77.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 168 73.20% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 257 72.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 209 45.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 344 31.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 157 8.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21871. 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 1,115 53.50% 2.30%
Black or African American 393 38.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 69 30.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 51 43.10% 95.50%
Hispanic or Latino 5 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,115 53.50% 2.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21871 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 21871 is 757, with median earnings of $36,687.00.

Women in 21871 are earning approximately 81.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 757 $36,687.00
Male 387 $38,542.00
Female 370 $31,528.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21871 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 71 $54,539.00
Business and Financial 33 $38,315.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 77 $34,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00
Healthcare Support 30 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 49 $7,159.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00
Sales 89 $18,036.00
Office and Administrative Support 100 $44,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $36,548.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 34 $14,444.00
Transportation and Material Moving 87 $45,417.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21871 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 21871.

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 55 $53,487.00 16 $0.00
Business and Financial 1 $0.00 32 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Legal 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 30 $0.00 47 $64,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 30 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 26 $3,750.00 23 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Sales 38 $6,900.00 51 $19,702.00
Office and Administrative Support 35 $44,375.00 65 $29,886.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 70 $0.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 34 $14,444.00
Transportation and Material Moving 87 $45,417.00 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 704 households in 21871, with an average household size of 2.4 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 549 families living in the 21871 zip code with an average family size of 2.7 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 21871:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 466 37 46 155
Average Household Size 2.72 2.24 3 1.3
Total Families 466 37 46 0
Average Household Size 2.7 2.24 3 0

Poverty

Of the 549 families living in 21871, 12.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21871:

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 801 housing units in 21871.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 704 87.89%
Vacant 97 12.11%

4.24% of the total 801 housing units in 21871 are rental units. This is approximately 34 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 618 are occupied by the owner - or 77.15% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21871 is $863.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21871 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
    52
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    23
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    11
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 21871 is $169,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21871 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    52
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    63
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    93
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    169
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    143
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    62
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    20
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21871. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21871 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    193
  • 1940 to 1949
    7
  • 1950 to 1959
    27
  • 1960 to 1969
    91
  • 1970 to 1979
    37
  • 1980 to 1989
    152
  • 1990 to 1999
    120
  • 2000 to 2009
    155
  • 2010 to 2013
    19
  • 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 21871 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    20
  • 1 vehicle available
    153
  • 2 vehicles available
    344
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    187

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21871 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21871 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21871.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    35
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    44
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    153
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    90
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    33
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    205
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    21
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    35
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    34
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    17
  • 90 or more minutes
    13

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21871 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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