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ZIP Code 21501 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

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

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At a glance

Population
2,269
Density
N/A
Median income
$44,911
-40% vs US avg
Home value
$107,600
-69% vs US avg
Median rent
$448
-61% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

Overview of ZIP Code 21501

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What to know about ZIP 21501

ZIP code 21501 covers ZIP 21501 with a population of about 2,269.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) media market.

Income and economy in ZIP 21501

Median household income in ZIP 21501 is about $44,911 — about 40% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 28.3%; unemployment rate near 8.9%; 18.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Transportation; about 21.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.5 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 21501

Median home value is about $107,600 — about 69% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $448 (about 61% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 59.9% (about 5.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 21501, a household would need roughly $30,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $691. That sits below the local median household income ($44,911), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.