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Household size in ZIP 21754
| Period | ZIP 21754 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.06 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.06 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.13 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 21754 are large by national standards, averaging 3.13 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 3.06, even as the national average fell. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 21754
| Period | ZIP 21754 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.7 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 21754 is 37.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 41.5, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 21754
| Period | ZIP 21754 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 21754: 5.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 21754
Renters in ZIP 21754
| Period | ZIP 21754 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.0% of households in ZIP 21754 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 24.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 21754
| Period | ZIP 21754 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 1.2% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 21754: just 4.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. ZIP 21754 has a lower vacancy rate than most Maryland ZIP codes.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 21754
| Period | ZIP 21754 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +20 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 21754 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only four of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 21754
| Period | ZIP 21754 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,428 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,483 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,735 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,111 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$684 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 21754 pays $2,111 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Washington area overall ($2,236). Rents are up $684 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 21754
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21754
| Period | ZIP 21754 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.4% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.3% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.2% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.7% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 21754 is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 13.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 21754
| Period | ZIP 21754 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.7% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 21754: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.5 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 21754
| Period | ZIP 21754 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 21754 has been strong: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 21754 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 21754 | 3.13 | 37.8 | 5.0% | 7.0% | 4.0% | 2006 | $2,111 | 62.7% | 98.2% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 21770 | 3.23 | 41.5 | 9.2% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1993 | $1,812 | 52.5% | 97.8% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 21704 | 3.16 | 39.5 | 11.0% | 18.1% | 4.5% | 2007 | $2,356 | 59.2% | 95.6% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 21774 | 3.04 | 35.9 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 2002 | $2,182 | 61.3% | 97.0% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 20872 | 3.01 | 43.3 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 1981 | $1,832 | 43.3% | 89.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 21717 | 2.62 | 49.5 | 2.4% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 1982 | $2,298 | 33.6% | 96.8% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 21701 | 2.35 | 40.5 | 10.3% | 33.2% | 5.0% | 1980 | $1,777 | 51.0% | 93.7% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 20871 | 3.24 | 37.8 | 11.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 2007 | $2,583 | 66.8% | 94.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 21710 | 2.81 | 49.9 | 2.9% | 16.0% | 6.3% | 1995 | $2,230 | 51.0% | 93.0% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 21771 | 2.97 | 42.5 | 8.0% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 1988 | $2,232 | 48.5% | 95.5% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 21703 | 2.78 | 35.6 | 17.7% | 33.5% | 5.0% | 1999 | $2,150 | 43.6% | 92.5% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 21754. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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