21216 ZIP Code
Baltimore, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21216 |
| City/Town: | Baltimore |
| County: | Baltimore (city) |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,385 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,761 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,026 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,923 |
| Median Home Value: | $131,500 |
| Land Area: | 3.3 sq miles
8.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3106, -76.6717 |
Population Information (21216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,385 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,758 | 44.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,627 | 55.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,995 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,730 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,571 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,582 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,737 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,071 | 17.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,385 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,906 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,829 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,170 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,794 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,093 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 522 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $131,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,094 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,923 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,676 | 73.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,247 | 26.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,695 | 48.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,981 | 51.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,770 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 772 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,729 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,495 | 43.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,919 | 24.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 857 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,683 | 8.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,315 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21216 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,761 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $57,575 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,071 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,026 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,483 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,896 | 87.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,587 | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,197 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,937 | 72.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,833 | 26.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 126 | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 446 | 1.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 26,459 | 93.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 75 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 68 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 559 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 757 | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 912 | 3.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 761 | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 547 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 170 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21216 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,148 | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,585 | 13.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,243 | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 893 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,352 | 11.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,057 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,395 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,470 | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 312 | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 221 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21216 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,361 | 49.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,078 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,673 | 24.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 234 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 489 | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 872 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21216 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 341 | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 368 | 3.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 218 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 989 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 956 | 8.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 90 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 539 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 732 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,028 | 37.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 740 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 498 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,387 | 12.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.8% | 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 (21216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,649 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,867 | 52.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,782 | 55.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,671 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21216 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,772 | 66.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,878 | 41.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,760 | 23.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,460 | 12.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 592 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,721 | 31.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21216 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,117 | 13.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 9,007 | 56.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 842 | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,155 | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,291 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 596 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 871 | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 44 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21216 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 376 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 203 | 1.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 316 | 2.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 590 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 573 | 3.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,070 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,934 | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,182 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 9,679 | 60.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21216 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 464 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,560 | 16.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,008 | 18.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,159 | 45.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,704 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,028 | 6.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21216 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,445 | 72.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 155 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,472 | 21.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 474 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 44 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 73 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21216 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,685 | 40.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,282 | 36.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,861 | 15.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 848 | 7.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21216 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 800 | 14.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,377 | 24.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 991 | 17.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 780 | 13.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 937 | 16.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 598 | 10.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 103 | 1.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 109 | 1.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21216 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,517 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $590 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,094 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (21216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,676 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,783 | 15.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 573 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,499 | 30.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,758 | 49.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,313 | 19.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,635 | 31.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.78 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21216 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,991 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,773 | 57.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,995 | 20.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 503 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,267 | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,411 | 74.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21216 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,422 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 419 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 446 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,467 | 38.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 917 | 14.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,173 | 33.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,313 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,416 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,320 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,662 | 20.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 333 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,609 | 63.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,720 | 30.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21216 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,447 | 89.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,431 | 8.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,105 | 45.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,233 | 50.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 230 | 9.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 93 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21216 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,296 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 126 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,089 | 864.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,089 | 864.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,089 | 864.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 586 | 465.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 436 | 346.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 6.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21216 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,390 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,185 | 95.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,205 | 4.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 584 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 217 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 23 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 381 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21216 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,676 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,487 | 72.7% | 89.4% |
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