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ZIP 21227 — 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 21227

21227 has a population of 35,695 with a median age of 36.1 yrs (51.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
62.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Black
16.7%+35% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.2%-29% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
12.2%-35% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.7%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.5%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
14.8%-9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.3%+38% vs US avg
x
High school
33.0%+26% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.8%-14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.9%-20% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.4%+14% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.2%+8% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.3%
x
Diversity Index
57/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.2%+33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
51.5%+271% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.5%+67% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
80.5%+1288% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 21227

Poverty Rate
15.2%+33% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
51.5%+271% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.5%+67% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.5%-6% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.6%+25% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
80.5%+1288% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population35,695
Median age36.1
Poverty rate15.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White62.2%
Hispanic12.2%
Black16.7%
Asian4.2%
Foreign-born51.5%