21201 ZIP Code
Baltimore, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21201 |
| City/Town: | Baltimore |
| County: | Baltimore (city) |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,305 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,324 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,954 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,409 |
| Median Home Value: | $251,900 |
| Land Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2950, -76.6223 |
Population Information (21201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,305 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,169 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,136 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 809 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 783 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 800 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 822 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,697 | 9.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,562 | 30.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,861 | 10.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,824 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 817 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,129 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,260 | 6.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 616 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 325 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $251,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,249 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,409 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,425 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 984 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,160 | 11.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,265 | 88.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,394 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 385 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 922 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,236 | 16.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,879 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 684 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,075 | 23.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,213 | 24.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,324 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,437 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $42,925 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,954 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,492 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,979 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 513 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,373 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,882 | 79.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,605 | 16.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 492 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,575 | 30.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,987 | 54.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 77 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,058 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 254 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,354 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 590 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 751 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 120 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 81 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 228 | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 322 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21201 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,812 | 17.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,124 | 10.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,028 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 609 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,030 | 9.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,666 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 840 | 8.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,094 | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 681 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 541 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21201 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,008 | 40.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 357 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,766 | 17.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,720 | 17.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 329 | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,698 | 17.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21201 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 496 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 325 | 3.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 90 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 735 | 7.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 703 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 181 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 624 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,492 | 15.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,635 | 36.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 759 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 420 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 519 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.0% | 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 (21201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,604 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,841 | 59.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,239 | 45.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 673 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21201 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,691 | 73.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,118 | 20.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,141 | 10.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 806 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 417 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,695 | 25.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21201 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 252 | 2.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,172 | 19.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 316 | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 847 | 7.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,135 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 682 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 5,964 | 52.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 41 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21201 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 767 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,287 | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 965 | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 855 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 854 | 7.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,602 | 14.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 687 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 859 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,510 | 30.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21201 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,003 | 8.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 5,694 | 49.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,097 | 27.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,107 | 9.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 438 | 3.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 70 | 0.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21201 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,715 | 35.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 195 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,247 | 59.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 58 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 27 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 154 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21201 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,843 | 46.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,159 | 39.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,356 | 13.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 67 | 0.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21201 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 16 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 12 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 199 | 17.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 218 | 18.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 265 | 22.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 277 | 23.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 166 | 14.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,010 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $570 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,249 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.63 | 2.38 |
Households (21201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,425 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 985 | 9.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 305 | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,022 | 38.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,756 | 45.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,435 | 13.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,930 | 18.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21201 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,807 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,168 | 66.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,312 | 16.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 227 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 890 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,018 | 64.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21201 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,712 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 279 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 102 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,320 | 28.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 636 | 13.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,375 | 50.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,561 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 940 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,277 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,192 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 212 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,935 | 60.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,045 | 32.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21201 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,168 | 77.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,026 | 22.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,827 | 45.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,014 | 50.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,147 | 28.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 185 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,539 | 90.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 113 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,766 | 1562.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,766 | 1562.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,766 | 1562.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 204 | 180.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 236 | 208.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 231 | 204.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21201 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,496 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,003 | 85.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,493 | 14.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 619 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 664 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 873 | 5.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 337 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21201 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,425 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,621 | 92.3% | 89.4% |
Baltimore, MD21201