ZIP 21221 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Essex CDP, MD (21221)

Median Income

$67,368

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,558

Wealth inflow

Population

43,536

Unemployment

5.5%

1.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,558 for ZIP 21221 (Essex 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

5.5%+49% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.3%-47% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

16.5%+41% vs US avg

623

Establishments

6,064

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction7.3%
Manufacturing7.1%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Retail trade11.9%
Transportation, utilities8.3%
Information0.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.4%
Professional, scientific, management8.9%
Education, health care, social24.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.1%
Other services5.0%
Public administration8.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 21221 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.9%, median income fell 5.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 9.9%.

Median Income

$67,368

-10% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate