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ZIP 21226 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 21226

21226 has a population of 6,593 with a median age of 34.7 yrs (43.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
58.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Black
18.3%+47% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.1%-30% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.1%-57% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
10.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.9%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.4%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
11.8%-28% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.6%+14% vs US avg
x
High school
25.9%-1% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.7%-4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.8%+0% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
38.7%-20% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.0%+12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.9%
x
Diversity Index
60/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.6%+35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
5.9%-58% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.2%+66% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.1%+111% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
38.7%+567% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 21226

Poverty Rate
15.6%+35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
5.9%-58% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.1%+111% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.2%+66% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.0%+0% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.6%+85% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
38.7%+567% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,593
Median age34.7
Poverty rate15.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White58.7%
Hispanic8.1%
Black18.3%
Asian4.1%
Foreign-born5.9%