21212 ZIP Code
Baltimore, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21212 |
| City/Town: | Baltimore |
| County: | Baltimore (city) |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 33,861 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,014 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,934 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,742 |
| Median Home Value: | $343,900 |
| Land Area: | 4.6 sq miles
11.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3673, -76.6146 |
Population Information (21212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 33,861 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,920 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,941 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,452 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,419 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,117 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,327 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,705 | 5.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,734 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,213 | 15.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,997 | 14.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,977 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,715 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,969 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,603 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 633 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $343,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,327 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,742 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,616 | 91.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,126 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,679 | 68.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,937 | 31.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,841 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 846 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,132 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,868 | 16.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,342 | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,070 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,393 | 23.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,190 | 31.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21212 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,014 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $154,547 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $133,790 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,934 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,877 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,832 | 94.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,038 | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,495 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,667 | 75.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,335 | 19.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 823 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,126 | 50.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,664 | 37.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,300 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 644 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,088 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,777 | 5.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,862 | 5.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 283 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 235 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 184 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,160 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21212 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 677 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 454 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 377 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 523 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,192 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,841 | 14.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,671 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,720 | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,136 | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,025 | 24.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21212 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,095 | 60.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,110 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,571 | 9.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 536 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 344 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,010 | 17.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21212 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 32 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 536 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 656 | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 167 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,295 | 7.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 805 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 441 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,582 | 9.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,458 | 14.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,755 | 34.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,129 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 640 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,336 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.7% | 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 (21212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,685 | 96.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,672 | 75.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,500 | 34.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 921 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21212 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,354 | 82.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,704 | 29.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,841 | 22.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 805 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 650 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,883 | 14.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21212 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,644 | 33.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 6,027 | 43.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 513 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 916 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 820 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 298 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 524 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21212 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 228 | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 276 | 2.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 685 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 414 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 819 | 6.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 757 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,561 | 25.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,556 | 18.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,446 | 32.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21212 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 151 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,641 | 11.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,298 | 16.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,431 | 46.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,387 | 17.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 834 | 6.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21212 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,934 | 70.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 148 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,502 | 19.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 844 | 6.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 91 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 85 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21212 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,594 | 12.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,659 | 36.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,902 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,461 | 11.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21212 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 104 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 365 | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 838 | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 693 | 8.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,455 | 16.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,828 | 32.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,059 | 23.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 337 | 3.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21212 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,145 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $740 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,327 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (21212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,616 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,769 | 45.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,021 | 23.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,607 | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,621 | 36.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,445 | 35.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,673 | 29.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21212 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,040 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,535 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,243 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 268 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 815 | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,628 | 46.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21212 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,189 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 631 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 550 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,545 | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,100 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,363 | 25.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,377 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,232 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,606 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,104 | 12.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 334 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,909 | 46.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,861 | 45.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21212 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,160 | 89.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,407 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,793 | 52.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,479 | 43.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 357 | 10.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 135 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21212 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,951 | 91.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 476 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,910 | 611.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,910 | 611.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,910 | 611.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 548 | 115.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 260 | 54.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,066 | 223.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 72 | 15.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21212 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,409 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,712 | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,697 | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,227 | 3.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,605 | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 526 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 339 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21212 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,616 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,998 | 95.1% | 89.4% |
Baltimore, MD21212