21225 ZIP Code
Brooklyn, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21225 |
| City/Town: | Brooklyn |
| County: | Anne Arundel |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,872 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,171 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,130 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,184 |
| Median Home Value: | $186,000 |
| Land Area: | 6.5 sq miles
16.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2261, -76.6157 |
Population Information (21225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,872 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,592 | 47.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,280 | 52.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,853 | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,468 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,981 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,784 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,112 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,120 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,204 | 14.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,826 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,438 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,017 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,216 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,285 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 568 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $186,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,104 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,184 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,760 | 90.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,424 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,628 | 51.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,132 | 48.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,674 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,903 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,664 | 12.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,886 | 41.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,383 | 20.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,121 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,585 | 7.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,132 | 5.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21225 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,171 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,436 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,263 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,130 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,461 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,235 | 93.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,046 | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,548 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,447 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,392 | 16.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 364 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 32 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,470 | 35.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,200 | 43.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 367 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 809 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,046 | 11.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,970 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,736 | 13.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,669 | 16.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,632 | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 221 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 184 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,632 | 10.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21225 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,226 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 780 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,262 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,394 | 10.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,789 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,252 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,605 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,300 | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 577 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 575 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21225 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,860 | 69.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,781 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,481 | 10.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 247 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 162 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 526 | 3.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21225 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 33 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,453 | 10.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 556 | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 217 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,939 | 13.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,468 | 10.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 75 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 432 | 3.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,916 | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,138 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,542 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 548 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 918 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 24.3% | 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 (21225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 31,588 | 90.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,395 | 47.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,630 | 53.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,987 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21225 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,504 | 74.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,631 | 28.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,308 | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,276 | 10.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 802 | 6.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,190 | 25.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21225 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,442 | 31.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 7,252 | 51.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 856 | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 251 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 400 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 277 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 505 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 189 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21225 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 76 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 330 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 823 | 5.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 916 | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 544 | 3.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 947 | 6.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,470 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,406 | 24.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 3,468 | 24.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,204 | 15.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21225 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 122 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,436 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,274 | 30.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,592 | 46.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,365 | 9.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 395 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21225 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,003 | 62.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 289 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,511 | 27.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 730 | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 47 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 51 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 73 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21225 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,772 | 21.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,087 | 39.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,516 | 27.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,385 | 10.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21225 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 513 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,200 | 18.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,036 | 15.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 839 | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,736 | 26.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,198 | 18.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 95 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 11 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21225 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,429 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $485 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,104 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.38 |
Households (21225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,760 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,627 | 28.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,644 | 12.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,937 | 23.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,249 | 41.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,446 | 34.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,178 | 24.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.72 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21225 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,583 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,001 | 47.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,315 | 34.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 309 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,440 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,099 | 48.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21225 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,773 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 466 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 661 | 6.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,333 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,229 | 22.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,084 | 21.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,800 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,494 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,575 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,874 | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 465 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,648 | 62.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,761 | 30.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21225 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,985 | 91.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,222 | 6.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,209 | 54.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 950 | 42.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 164 | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 63 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21225 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,985 | 88.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 535 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,887 | 726.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,887 | 726.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,887 | 726.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 248 | 46.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 515 | 96.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,592 | 484.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21225 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,019 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,516 | 82.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,503 | 17.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,113 | 12.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 538 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 508 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 344 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21225 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,760 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,723 | 91.9% | 89.4% |
Brooklyn, MD21225