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Annapolis, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21402

Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,217
1,061/sq mi
$80,893
Median income
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Annapolis pairs an above-median household income, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
1,061
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21402 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21402 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, home to 5,217 residents across 4.9 square miles, a density of 1,061 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21402 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,893 (29% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $31,226. The poverty rate stands at 1.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging $2,933 a month; 0.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 21402, plus 6 more within Anne Arundel County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 21402

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Annapolis, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21402.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21402, Annapolis, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,217

Population

4.9

Area (sq mi)

1,061

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21402?

21.0

Median Age

66.3%

Male

33.7%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 59.6%
African American 7.6%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$80,893

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$31,226

Per Capita Income

1.2%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 21402 ranks nationally

Annapolis, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$80,893 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

492

Total Housing Units

441

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$2,933

Median Rent

1947

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 21402, employing approximately 439 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,408,000.

21

Businesses

439

Employees

$29.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 19.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 19.1%
Retail trade 3 14.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 21402 vs 21409 →

ZIP 21402 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21402 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21402 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 21402 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21409 Annapolis, MD 20,064 2.6 mi
21403 Annapolis, MD 30,269 3.2 mi
21401 Annapolis, MD 36,012 4.2 mi
21012 Arnold, MD 21,317 4.2 mi
21056 Gibson Island, MD 267 6.3 mi
21405 Annapolis, MD 544 5.2 mi
21037 Edgewater, MD 20,618 6.3 mi
21140 Riva, MD 3,457 6.6 mi
21122 Pasadena, MD 60,576 9.1 mi
21146 Severna Park, MD 26,705 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anne Arundel County

21122 standard
Pasadena, MD
Pop: 60,576
21061 standard
Glen Burnie, MD
Pop: 53,684
21401 standard
Annapolis, MD
Pop: 36,012
21144 standard
Severn, MD
Pop: 31,884
21113 standard
Odenton, MD
Pop: 30,469
21403 standard
Annapolis, MD
Pop: 30,269

Related Areas

Anne Arundel County Annapolis, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21402 in? ▼
ZIP code 21402 (Annapolis) is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Anne Arundel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anne-arundel-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21402? ▼
ZIP code 21402 in Annapolis, MD has a population of 5,217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21402? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21402 is $80,893, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21402? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21402 is White at 59.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21402? ▼
ZIP code 21402 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 439 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21402? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21402 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Accommodation and food services (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21402? ▼
In ZIP code 21402, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21402? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21402 is 1.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.