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Severn CDP, MD

ZIP 21144 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Severn CDP, MD (21144)

Median Income
$132,820

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+2,196
Wealth inflow
Population
37,372
Unemployment
4.8%
1.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,196 for ZIP 21144 (Severn CDP, MD) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
4.8%+28% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
2.2%-65% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.4%-37% vs US avg
x
344
Establishments
4,418
Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Public administration
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Construction7.8%
  • Manufacturing4.2%
  • Wholesale trade1.3%
  • Retail trade10.1%
  • Transportation, utilities6.3%
  • Information2.6%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate5.5%
  • Professional, scientific, management14.5%
  • Education, health care, social20.6%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services4.7%
  • Other services6.8%
  • Public administration15.4%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$132,820
Unemployment4.8%
Establishments344
Employees4,418