21402 ZIP Code — Annapolis, MD
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
ZIP code 21402 is located in Annapolis, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. It covers approximately 1.87 square miles and serves a population of 2,727 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443/667.
About ZIP code 21402
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $81,125.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
2,727
population
1.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21402 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21402
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21402. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Annapolis | Acceptable |
| Annapolis | Acceptable |
| Annapolis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21412 Annapolis (1.1 mi)
21411 Annapolis (1.1 mi)
21409 Annapolis (2.6 mi)
21403 Annapolis (3.2 mi)
21401 Annapolis (3.9 mi)
21012 Arnold (4.1 mi)
21405 Annapolis (4.9 mi)
21037 Edgewater (5.8 mi)
21140 Riva (6.5 mi)
21032 Crownsville (7.7 mi)
21146 Severna Park (7.8 mi)
21666 Stevensville (8.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,727 |
| Population density | 1,458 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.9863 |
| Longitude | -76.4748 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 410/443/667 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.1% | 20.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 43.8% | 36.3% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
2,727
Population
1,458
People per sq mi
21.4
Median age
$81,125
Median household income
$26,276
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$2,639
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
27
Housing units
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
71
Under 5
34
108
5–9
51
129
10–14
62
324
15–19
155
660
20–24
316
317
25–34
152
171
35–44
82
20
45–54
9
6
55–59
3
18
60–64
8
14
65–74
7
7
75–84
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 526 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 2,201 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 31 | 1.1% |
| Median age | 21.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.2%
Two or more races
14.2%
Hispanic or Latino
12%
Black or African American
8.5%
Other race
4.1%
Asian
3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,742 | 56.2% |
| Two or more races | 441 | 14.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 372 | 12% |
| Black or African American | 262 | 8.5% |
| Other race | 126 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 117 | 3.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.1% | 20.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 43.8% | 36.3% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
$25k–$35k
1.7%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
35.9%
$75k–$100k
8.2%
$100k–$150k
35.3%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 1.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 35.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 35.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $81,125 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $2,639 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 6.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 30.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 61.5% |
| 3 or more | 6.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 51.0% |
| Electricity | 44.0% |
| Wood | 3.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 242 | 70.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9 | 2.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 75 | 21.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 17 | 5.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 224 | 65.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 22 | 6.4% |
| Average household size | 3.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 78.1% | 53.1% |
| Married | 19.4% | 37.8% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
1.1%
HS graduate
24.7%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
13.7%
Bachelor's degree
21.9%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 34 | 3.3% |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 1.6% |
| Elementary school | 305 | 29.3% |
| High school | 93 | 8.9% |
| College / grad school | 593 | 56.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
22.7%
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.0%
Professional & management
10.0%
Public administration
7.7%
Other services
7.4%
Construction
3.5%
Information
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Manufacturing
1.8%
Finance & real estate
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.0% |
| Service | 24.8% |
| Sales & office | 31.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 1.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.6% |
| Government | 32.4% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 45.3% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 31.4% |
| Work from home | 16.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 10.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 4.1% |
| Retirement income | 8.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 20.8% |
| High blood pressure | 9.9% |
| High cholesterol | 10.2% |
| Diabetes | 1.4% |
| Heart disease | 0.9% |
| Stroke | 0.4% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 3.9% |
| Kidney disease | 0.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.4% |
| Cancer | 0.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 8.2% |
| Binge drinking | 27.6% |
| No physical activity | 12.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.5% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 5.1% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 3.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.7% |
| Visited dentist | 70.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 76.8% |
| Teeth loss | 7.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 131 | 25.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.1% |
| Public insurance | 12.2% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,622 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 54 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 19 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 35 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,513 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 2,415 | 88.6% |
| Born in different state | 205 | 7.5% |
| Foreign born | 98 | 3.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 214 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 145 | 67.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 297 | 10.9% |
| Italian | 257 | 9.4% |
| French | 116 | 4.3% |
| English | 39 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 9 | 0.3% |
| German | 5 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 12.6% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21402
What city is ZIP code 21402 in?
ZIP code 21402 is primarily assigned to Annapolis, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21402 in?
ZIP code 21402 falls within Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Does ZIP code 21402 have a large veteran population?
26% of civilians in ZIP code 21402 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 21402?
ZIP code 21402 has an estimated population of 2,727 residents, with a density of 1,456 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21402?
The median household income in ZIP code 21402 is $81,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21402 in?
ZIP code 21402 observes the EST timezone.