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Moscow CDP, MD

ZIP 21521 — 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 Moscow CDP, MD (21521)

Median Income
$69,758

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+89
Wealth inflow
Population
1,521
Unemployment
12.6%
8.9pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 89 for ZIP 21521 (Moscow 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
12.6%+242% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
1.0%-84% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.4%+14% vs US avg
x
18
Establishments
183
Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining2.1%
  • Construction4.7%
  • Manufacturing22.3%
  • Retail trade6.8%
  • Transportation, utilities7.9%
  • Information0.5%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate4.7%
  • Professional, scientific, management7.4%
  • Education, health care, social28.0%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services7.2%
  • Other services2.7%
  • Public administration5.8%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$69,758
Unemployment12.6%
Establishments18
Employees183