21215 ZIP Code
Baltimore, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21215 |
| City/Town: | Baltimore |
| County: | Baltimore (city) |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 53,674 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,523 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,655 |
| Total Housing Units: | 25,293 |
| Median Home Value: | $173,100 |
| Land Area: | 6.8 sq miles
17.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3459, -76.6822 |
Population Information (21215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 53,674 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,571 | 43.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 30,103 | 56.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,002 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,625 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,541 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,509 | 4.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,116 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,547 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,185 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,851 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,697 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,258 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,105 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,931 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,307 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $173,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,112 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 25,293 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,227 | 83.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,066 | 16.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,539 | 54.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,688 | 45.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 37,881 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,911 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,057 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,527 | 30.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,698 | 23.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,352 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,169 | 13.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,167 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,523 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,244 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,334 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,655 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,622 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,470 | 91.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,144 | 8.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 18,308 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,580 | 78.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,855 | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 992 | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,669 | 18.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 40,376 | 75.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 39 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 677 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 17 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,117 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,779 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,526 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,885 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 627 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 372 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 107 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 779 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21215 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 2,600 | 12.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,462 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,113 | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,787 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,721 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,752 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,392 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,294 | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 849 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,257 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21215 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,901 | 57.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,508 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,591 | 16.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 428 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 823 | 3.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,683 | 7.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21215 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 809 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 675 | 3.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 180 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,593 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,458 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 244 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,257 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,303 | 14.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,997 | 31.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,526 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,465 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,917 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.0% | 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 (21215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 50,409 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,280 | 49.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 32,487 | 60.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,520 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21215 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,273 | 67.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 8,381 | 39.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,331 | 25.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,625 | 12.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,575 | 7.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 6,193 | 29.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21215 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,711 | 22.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 10,659 | 42.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,032 | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,301 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,645 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,391 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,504 | 13.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 20 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21215 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 400 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 307 | 1.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 992 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 711 | 2.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,911 | 7.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,564 | 14.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,390 | 21.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 4,449 | 17.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,563 | 29.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21215 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 829 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,855 | 15.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,802 | 22.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,211 | 40.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,430 | 13.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,166 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21215 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,033 | 66.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 374 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,617 | 26.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 853 | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 73 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 253 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21215 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 6,532 | 30.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,628 | 40.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,671 | 22.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,396 | 6.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21215 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 857 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,794 | 15.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,837 | 15.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,756 | 23.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,264 | 19.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,352 | 11.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 567 | 4.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 112 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21215 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,518 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $603 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,112 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (21215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,227 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,534 | 26.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,767 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,902 | 23.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 9,679 | 45.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,805 | 22.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 8,571 | 40.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.47 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21215 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,992 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 9,237 | 48.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,202 | 32.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 576 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,453 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 11,294 | 59.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21215 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,232 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 970 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 736 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,893 | 43.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,178 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,455 | 21.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,865 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,624 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 52,929 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 11,550 | 21.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 870 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,961 | 51.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 4,719 | 40.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21215 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 45,938 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,948 | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,505 | 64.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,237 | 32.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 387 | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 206 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21215 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 49,457 | 92.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 677 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,217 | 622.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,217 | 622.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,217 | 622.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 286 | 42.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 842 | 124.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,364 | 349.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 42 | 6.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21215 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 49,672 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 45,308 | 91.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,364 | 8.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,837 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 803 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 478 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,246 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21215 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,227 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,673 | 88.0% | 89.4% |
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