21209 ZIP Code
Baltimore, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21209 |
| City/Town: | Baltimore |
| County: | Baltimore (city) |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,960 |
| Median Household Income: | $89,398 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,275 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,136 |
| Median Home Value: | $393,600 |
| Land Area: | 6.5 sq miles
16.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3753, -76.6626 |
Population Information (21209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,960 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,067 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,893 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,425 | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,231 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,633 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,653 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,225 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,644 | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,463 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,687 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,263 | 4.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,751 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,810 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,580 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 595 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $393,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,587 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,136 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,556 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 580 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,619 | 57.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,937 | 42.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,793 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 268 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 478 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,268 | 11.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,195 | 16.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,471 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,901 | 24.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,212 | 36.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 61.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $89,398 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $129,887 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $121,318 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,275 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,014 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,335 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 643 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,363 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,850 | 75.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,764 | 19.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 710 | 5.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,628 | 68.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,541 | 21.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,389 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 13 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 556 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 827 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 838 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,107 | 3.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 342 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 110 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 31 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 624 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21209 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 674 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 349 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 538 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 666 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,107 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,648 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,541 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,875 | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,010 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,148 | 18.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21209 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,463 | 66.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 879 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 550 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 158 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 105 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,854 | 19.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21209 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 75 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 465 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 380 | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 346 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 766 | 5.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 421 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 282 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,137 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,551 | 17.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,568 | 38.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 667 | 4.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 601 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,076 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.0% | 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 (21209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,813 | 96.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,558 | 78.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,023 | 30.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,111 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21209 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,268 | 80.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,069 | 26.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,538 | 22.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 458 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 223 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,111 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21209 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,950 | 32.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,933 | 15.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 258 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 471 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,826 | 23.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 795 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,824 | 15.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 71 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21209 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 673 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 822 | 6.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,444 | 11.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,122 | 17.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,960 | 16.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,224 | 18.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,544 | 12.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 303 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,017 | 8.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21209 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 154 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,786 | 14.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,039 | 33.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,086 | 25.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,842 | 15.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,229 | 10.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21209 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,266 | 62.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 137 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,716 | 32.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 361 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 19 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21209 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 714 | 6.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,633 | 40.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,958 | 42.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,251 | 10.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21209 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 96 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 171 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 248 | 3.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 602 | 9.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 775 | 11.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,616 | 39.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,043 | 30.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 68 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,477 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $881 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,587 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (21209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,556 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,400 | 46.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,680 | 23.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,741 | 15.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,848 | 33.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,821 | 33.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,724 | 32.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21209 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,637 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,506 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,915 | 55.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 197 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 848 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,886 | 36.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21209 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,607 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 745 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 533 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,766 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,650 | 19.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,913 | 22.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,360 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 757 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,924 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,639 | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 199 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,205 | 45.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,235 | 46.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21209 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,475 | 88.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,065 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,493 | 48.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,495 | 48.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 392 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 77 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,742 | 85.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 744 | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,218 | 566.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,218 | 566.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,218 | 566.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,375 | 184.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 559 | 75.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 638 | 85.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 92 | 12.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21209 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,535 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,132 | 80.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,403 | 19.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 806 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,280 | 8.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 878 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,439 | 5.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21209 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,556 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,054 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Baltimore, MD21209