21204 ZIP Code
Towson, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21204 |
| City/Town: | Towson |
| County: | Baltimore |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,188 |
| Median Household Income: | $92,734 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,631 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,444 |
| Median Home Value: | $524,900 |
| Land Area: | 6.3 sq miles
16.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.4064, -76.6261 |
Population Information (21204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,188 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,150 | 45.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,038 | 54.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 570 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 764 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,171 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,492 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,102 | 15.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,037 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,779 | 8.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,028 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,179 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 944 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,889 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,219 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,014 | 5.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $524,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,849 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,444 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,501 | 90.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 943 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,111 | 48.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,390 | 51.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,089 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 177 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 402 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,471 | 11.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,568 | 12.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 622 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,408 | 33.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,441 | 33.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 67.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $92,734 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $143,804 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $153,611 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,631 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,310 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,959 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 321 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,262 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,232 | 82.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,422 | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 294 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,131 | 70.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,534 | 17.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,222 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 120 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,129 | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 509 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 673 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 74 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 229 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 370 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21204 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 782 | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 192 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 301 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 518 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 473 | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,287 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,046 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,190 | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 954 | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,758 | 20.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21204 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,806 | 68.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 564 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 212 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 389 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 136 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,776 | 17.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21204 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 27 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 265 | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 357 | 3.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 155 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 725 | 7.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 517 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 226 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 753 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,711 | 17.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,297 | 33.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 994 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 501 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 431 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.5% | 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 (21204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,493 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,811 | 83.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,500 | 22.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 342 | 1.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21204 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,625 | 77.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,521 | 29.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,896 | 22.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 119 | 1.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 126 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 262 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21204 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,282 | 34.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,012 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 60 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 381 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,057 | 11.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 442 | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,198 | 33.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 12 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21204 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,044 | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,161 | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 877 | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 936 | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,211 | 12.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,467 | 15.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,640 | 17.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 415 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 693 | 7.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21204 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 492 | 5.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,955 | 20.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,928 | 31.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,979 | 21.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,465 | 15.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 625 | 6.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21204 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,176 | 49.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 125 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,637 | 42.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 490 | 5.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 31 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 33 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21204 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 489 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,917 | 46.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,138 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 957 | 11.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21204 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 31 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 6 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 49 | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 219 | 5.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 438 | 10.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,195 | 29.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,765 | 42.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 408 | 9.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21204 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,804 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $835 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,849 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.81 | 2.38 |
Households (21204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,501 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,059 | 36.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,287 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,580 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,360 | 39.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,860 | 21.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,711 | 31.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.10 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.86 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21204 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,091 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,753 | 46.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,228 | 39.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 130 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 747 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,177 | 51.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21204 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,521 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 264 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 160 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,617 | 24.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 917 | 14.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,563 | 54.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,952 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 829 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,835 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,940 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 38 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 800 | 41.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,102 | 56.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21204 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 15,389 | 76.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,706 | 23.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,325 | 28.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,217 | 68.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 793 | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 164 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21204 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,172 | 90.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 162 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,016 | 1244.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,016 | 1244.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,016 | 1244.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 228 | 140.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 588 | 363.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 39 | 24.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 182 | 112.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 59 | 36.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21204 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,618 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,409 | 88.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,209 | 11.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 487 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 845 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 506 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 371 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21204 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,501 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,373 | 98.5% | 89.4% |
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