21144 ZIP Code
Severn, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21144 |
| City/Town: | Severn |
| County: | Anne Arundel |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 37,041 |
| Median Household Income: | $127,055 |
| Per Capita Income: | $60,263 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,406 |
| Median Home Value: | $443,200 |
| Land Area: | 16.5 sq miles
42.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.1206, -76.6776 |
Population Information (21144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,041 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,117 | 51.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,924 | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,562 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,446 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,646 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,854 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,456 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,453 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,772 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,134 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,007 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,843 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,508 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,164 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 196 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $443,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,845 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,406 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,846 | 95.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 560 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,661 | 83.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,185 | 17.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,077 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 588 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 812 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,865 | 23.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,272 | 21.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,250 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,016 | 24.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,274 | 17.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21144 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $127,055 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $152,764 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $140,810 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $60,263 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,464 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,921 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 855 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,490 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,022 | 68.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,072 | 26.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 809 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,599 | 47.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,204 | 32.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 139 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,763 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,363 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,973 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,354 | 6.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,478 | 9.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 408 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,197 | 3.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 117 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,756 | 4.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21144 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 385 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 158 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 155 | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 492 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 648 | 5.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,580 | 12.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,291 | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,607 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,084 | 16.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,446 | 26.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21144 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,522 | 76.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,274 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 668 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 104 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 416 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,311 | 12.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21144 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,403 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 793 | 4.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 321 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,018 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,100 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 333 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,096 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,688 | 14.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,780 | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 960 | 5.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,332 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 3,086 | 16.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (21144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,137 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,147 | 78.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,238 | 27.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,215 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21144 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,880 | 84.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,981 | 23.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,590 | 27.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 468 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 325 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 972 | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21144 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,936 | 66.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,811 | 28.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 33 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 43 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 170 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 29 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 33 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 351 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21144 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 97 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,233 | 16.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,836 | 13.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,224 | 24.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,637 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,609 | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 800 | 6.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 567 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 106 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 297 | 2.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21144 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 17 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 163 | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,621 | 12.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,449 | 40.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,083 | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,073 | 8.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21144 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,069 | 39.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 289 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,218 | 48.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 946 | 7.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 41 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 222 | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21144 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 317 | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,076 | 23.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,395 | 42.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,058 | 31.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21144 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 307 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 131 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 157 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 77 | 0.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 761 | 7.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,472 | 51.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,652 | 34.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 104 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21144 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,454 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $675 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,845 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.38 |
Households (21144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,846 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,945 | 61.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,215 | 25.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,595 | 12.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,782 | 21.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,809 | 37.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,540 | 27.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.88 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21144 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,023 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,176 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,559 | 57.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 322 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 858 | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,654 | 24.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21144 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,359 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 842 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 630 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,682 | 35.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,652 | 15.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,553 | 34.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,564 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,506 | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,352 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,449 | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 148 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,036 | 59.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,265 | 36.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21144 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,931 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,562 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,793 | 39.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,422 | 53.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 905 | 19.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 347 | 7.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21144 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,932 | 86.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,014 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,109 | 503.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,109 | 503.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,109 | 503.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 207 | 20.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,243 | 122.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,583 | 156.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 91 | 9.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21144 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,479 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,259 | 82.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,220 | 18.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,769 | 5.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,864 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,391 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,196 | 3.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21144 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,846 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,583 | 98.0% | 89.4% |
Severn, MD21144