| ZIP Code | 21122 |
|---|---|
| City | Pasadena |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 108 ft |
| Latitude | 39.114283 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.487394 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 270 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 12,257 (29.6%) |
| Some College | 5,372 (13%) |
| Associates | 6,525 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 3,570 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,388 (32.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $121,732 ▲ 60% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $412,100 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,077/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 23,624 |
| Vacant Units | 891 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 23,624 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 891 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 21122 is located in Pasadena, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. With a population of 61,589, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 21122 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $121,732 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21122 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $412,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,077 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 21122 is primarily White (80.46%). Residents are well-educated — 41.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21122 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 21122 in Pasadena, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 61,589 residents, a median household income of $121,732, and a median home value of $412,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.