Annapolis, MD — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 21401 serves a portion of Annapolis, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. This community is home to approximately 53,178 residents, with a median age of 30.3 years. The median household income of $100,912 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $585,289 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 25% owner-occupied and 75% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Annapolis is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 134 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 15% and an unemployment rate of 2.5%, 21401 reflects the economic character of Anne Arundel County in Maryland.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 53,178 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 13,450 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $100,912 | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $585,289 | ↑ 94% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 134 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ↓ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 14.6% | ↑ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 15% | ↓ 57% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 30.3 yrs | ↓ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 25% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 75% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 21,271 | — |