21202 ZIP Code
Baltimore, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21202 |
| City/Town: | Baltimore |
| County: | Baltimore (city) |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,115 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,098 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,651 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,119 |
| Median Home Value: | $268,400 |
| Land Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2974, -76.6077 |
Population Information (21202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,115 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,506 | 52.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,609 | 47.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 689 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 463 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 555 | 2.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 632 | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,689 | 8.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,779 | 33.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,487 | 17.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,948 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,013 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 985 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,367 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 426 | 2.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 82 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $268,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,438 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,119 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,062 | 83.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,057 | 17.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,307 | 22.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,755 | 77.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,087 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 477 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,817 | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,103 | 19.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,501 | 15.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 611 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,550 | 22.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,028 | 25.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21202 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,098 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,102 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,786 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,651 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,806 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,061 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 624 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,543 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,323 | 72.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,305 | 22.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 421 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,939 | 34.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,790 | 53.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,075 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 300 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 948 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 776 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 972 | 4.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 463 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 84 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 386 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21202 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,134 | 11.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 834 | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 851 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 485 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 879 | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,827 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,348 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,228 | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 461 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,015 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21202 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,605 | 45.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 427 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,599 | 15.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,342 | 13.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 228 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,845 | 18.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21202 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 456 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 367 | 3.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 85 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 461 | 4.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 274 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 208 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 581 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,894 | 18.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,282 | 32.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,018 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 522 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 901 | 9.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.3% | 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 (21202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,986 | 79.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,005 | 54.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,522 | 32.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 873 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21202 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,896 | 78.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,595 | 15.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,261 | 12.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 778 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 371 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,007 | 19.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21202 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 212 | 1.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,213 | 26.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 528 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 649 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 873 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 494 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 6,105 | 50.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 20 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21202 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,326 | 10.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,315 | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 778 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,010 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 636 | 5.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 918 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 571 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 591 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,958 | 40.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21202 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,693 | 14.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,700 | 38.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,146 | 26.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,856 | 15.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 544 | 4.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 180 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21202 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,498 | 34.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 111 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,229 | 61.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 55 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 48 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 121 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21202 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,261 | 32.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,192 | 51.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,489 | 14.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 120 | 1.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21202 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 113 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 178 | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 328 | 14.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 261 | 11.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 350 | 15.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 768 | 33.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 240 | 10.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 69 | 3.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21202 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,864 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,008 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,438 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.59 | 2.38 |
Households (21202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,062 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,287 | 12.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 309 | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,293 | 32.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,859 | 48.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,117 | 11.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,504 | 14.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.70 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21202 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,806 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,435 | 65.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,773 | 18.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 136 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,056 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,583 | 56.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21202 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,036 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 345 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 44 | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 814 | 20.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 456 | 11.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,377 | 58.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,062 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 738 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,859 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,823 | 16.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 58 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,141 | 75.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 624 | 22.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21202 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,468 | 71.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,467 | 27.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,315 | 42.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,812 | 51.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,620 | 29.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 340 | 6.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21202 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,986 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 309 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,129 | 689.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,129 | 689.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,129 | 689.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 273 | 88.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 570 | 184.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 281 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 57 | 18.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21202 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,426 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,282 | 89.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,144 | 11.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 542 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 830 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 499 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 273 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21202 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,062 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,668 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Baltimore, MD21202