21206 ZIP Code
Baltimore, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21206 |
| City/Town: | Baltimore |
| County: | Baltimore (city) |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 51,020 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,572 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,835 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,247 |
| Median Home Value: | $197,500 |
| Land Area: | 7.3 sq miles
18.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3384, -76.5389 |
Population Information (21206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 51,020 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,901 | 44.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,119 | 55.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,883 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,831 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,272 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,362 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,125 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,606 | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,867 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,366 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,964 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,948 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,549 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,474 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 773 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $197,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,141 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,247 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 20,444 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,803 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,211 | 54.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,233 | 45.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 35,547 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,404 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,563 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,654 | 35.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,041 | 22.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,254 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,857 | 16.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,774 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,572 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $80,189 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,605 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,835 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 27,107 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,676 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,410 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,233 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,906 | 73.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,016 | 23.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 754 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,506 | 22.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 36,754 | 72.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 20 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 843 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 37 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 752 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,108 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,117 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,605 | 3.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 414 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 323 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 76 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 792 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21206 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,307 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 737 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,619 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,561 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,016 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,596 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,025 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,425 | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,203 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 955 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21206 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,225 | 67.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,476 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,405 | 9.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 357 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 819 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,587 | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21206 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,047 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,389 | 5.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 553 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,476 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,398 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 363 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,090 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,624 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,857 | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,872 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,420 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,574 | 10.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.6% | 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 (21206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 48,062 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,247 | 61.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 21,863 | 42.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,446 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21206 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,683 | 81.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,371 | 26.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,076 | 19.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,104 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 598 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,601 | 22.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21206 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,971 | 35.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 6,997 | 31.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 969 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 518 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,851 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,151 | 14.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 765 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 25 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21206 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 100 | 0.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 619 | 2.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,145 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 954 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,126 | 9.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,956 | 17.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,896 | 26.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,800 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,651 | 20.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21206 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,021 | 4.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,989 | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,209 | 23.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,988 | 44.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,135 | 9.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 905 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21206 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,327 | 70.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 310 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,531 | 22.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 863 | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 57 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 330 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21206 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,917 | 19.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,473 | 41.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,832 | 28.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,222 | 10.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21206 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 417 | 3.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 825 | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,789 | 16.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,695 | 24.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,524 | 40.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 844 | 7.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 87 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 30 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21206 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,532 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $596 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,141 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (21206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 20,444 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,850 | 28.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,878 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,144 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,908 | 43.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,797 | 28.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,213 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.25 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21206 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,725 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,455 | 50.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,536 | 34.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 323 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,952 | 10.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,105 | 59.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21206 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,830 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 941 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 515 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,920 | 38.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,143 | 24.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,311 | 25.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 39,888 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,594 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 50,508 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,252 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 490 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,803 | 60.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,959 | 31.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21206 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 45,808 | 89.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,663 | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,971 | 63.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,470 | 31.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 322 | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 222 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21206 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 46,709 | 91.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 466 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,311 | 925.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,311 | 925.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,311 | 925.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 132 | 28.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,456 | 312.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,019 | 218.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 3.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21206 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 48,137 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 44,168 | 91.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,969 | 8.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 953 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 943 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 267 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,806 | 3.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21206 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 20,444 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 19,135 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
Baltimore, MD21206