21122 ZIP Code — Pasadena, MD
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
ZIP code 21122 is located in Pasadena, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. It covers approximately 31.38 square miles and serves a population of 61,444 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.
About ZIP code 21122
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $402,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($118,302) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
61,444
population
31.38
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21122 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21122
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21122. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pasadena | Acceptable |
| Pasadena | Acceptable |
| Pasadena | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21146 Severna Park (4.5 mi)
21060 Glen Burnie (4.8 mi)
21012 Arnold (5.8 mi)
21108 Millersville (6.2 mi)
21226 Curtis Bay (6.2 mi)
21062 Glen Burnie (6.6 mi)
21405 Annapolis (7.2 mi)
21061 Glen Burnie (7.3 mi)
21409 Annapolis (7.9 mi)
21032 Crownsville (8.3 mi)
21219 Sparrows Point (8.6 mi)
21225 Brooklyn (9.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 61,444 |
| Population density | 1,958 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 31.38 sq mi |
| Water area | 15.29 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1253 |
| Longitude | -76.5121 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 410/443 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.8% | 20.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.7% | 36.3% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 14.5% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
61,444
Population
1,958
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$118,302
Median household income
$54,078
Per capita income
$402,100
Median home value
$1,992
Median monthly rent
85.7%
Home ownership
5.2%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
20,630
Housing units
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,873
Under 5
1,986
1,657
5–9
1,757
1,726
10–14
1,830
1,644
15–19
1,743
1,445
20–24
1,532
4,714
25–34
4,998
3,450
35–44
3,658
4,003
45–54
4,244
2,470
55–59
2,620
2,583
60–64
2,740
2,490
65–74
2,641
1,342
75–84
1,424
424
85+
450
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,999 | 21.2% |
| 18 and over | 48,445 | 78.8% |
| 65 and over | 8,771 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.1%
Black or African American
6.9%
Two or more races
6.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Other race
2%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,514 | 79.1% |
| Black or African American | 4,422 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,936 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,412 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 1,251 | 2% |
| Asian | 1,182 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 139 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.8% | 20.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.7% | 36.3% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 14.5% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
2.7%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
12.8%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k+
18.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.5% |
| $200k+ | 18.9% |
| Median income | $118,302 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k–$300k
18.1%
$300k–$500k
49.1%
$500k–$1M
23.7%
$1M+
4.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $402,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,992 |
| Owner occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter occupied | 14.3% |
| Vacant | 4.1% |
| Single-family detached | 75.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% |
| 3 or more | 38.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.5% |
| Electricity | 57.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Fuel oil | 17.1% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 13,608 | 59.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,907 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,145 | 13.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,252 | 18.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,343 | 32.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,317 | 27.6% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.7% | 25.4% |
| Married | 59.0% | 54.1% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
29.4%
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
11.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,139 | 8.2% |
| Kindergarten | 598 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 5,603 | 40.4% |
| High school | 2,916 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,615 | 26.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Professional & management
16.8%
Construction
11.5%
Public administration
11.2%
Retail trade
7.8%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Other services
3.7%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.1% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.4% |
| Production & transportation | 8.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 20.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.7% |
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 13.3% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.2 |
Poverty
All people
5.2%
Under 18 years
6.9%
18 and over
4.7%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
14.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.9% |
| Retirement income | 27.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| High blood pressure | 31.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 19.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 70.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 8.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,806 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.0% |
| Public insurance | 27.5% |
| No insurance | 3.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 57,585 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 959 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 425 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 189 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 326 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 58,534 | 95.3% |
| Born in same state | 57,424 | 93.5% |
| Born in different state | 42,018 | 68.4% |
| Foreign born | 1,110 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,910 | 4.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,131 | 73.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,985 | 14.6% |
| French | 6,536 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 2,866 | 4.7% |
| English | 508 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 328 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 251 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 186 | 0.3% |
| German | 173 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21122
What part of Pasadena is ZIP code 21122?
ZIP code 21122 covers a portion of Pasadena, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County.
What county is ZIP code 21122 in?
ZIP code 21122 falls within Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Is ZIP code 21122 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 21122 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21122?
The median home value in ZIP code 21122 is $402,100.
Does ZIP code 21122 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 21122 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21122?
The median household income in ZIP code 21122 is $118,302, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21122 in?
ZIP code 21122 observes the EST timezone.