21217 ZIP Code
Baltimore, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21217 |
| City/Town: | Baltimore |
| County: | Baltimore (city) |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,634 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,665 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,425 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,352 |
| Median Home Value: | $163,400 |
| Land Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3070, -76.6383 |
Population Information (21217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,634 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,630 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,004 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,387 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,652 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,050 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,027 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,734 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,805 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,749 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,947 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,155 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,848 | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,367 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,198 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 715 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $163,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,051 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,352 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,567 | 71.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 5,785 | 28.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,602 | 31.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,965 | 68.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,784 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 909 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,111 | 13.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,288 | 36.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,560 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,031 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,718 | 11.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,167 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $36,665 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,880 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,559 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,425 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,032 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,183 | 86.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,842 | 13.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,203 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,955 | 73.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,432 | 20.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 796 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,110 | 13.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 25,980 | 82.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 46 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 377 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 90 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,026 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 250 | 0.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 395 | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 118 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 45 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 218 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21217 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,483 | 10.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 2,072 | 14.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,016 | 13.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,526 | 10.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,670 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,077 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,274 | 8.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,345 | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 413 | 2.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 691 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21217 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,132 | 50.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 619 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,882 | 23.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 616 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 324 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,463 | 12.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21217 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 597 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 637 | 5.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 150 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,147 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,206 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 143 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 428 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,803 | 14.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,783 | 31.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 996 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 425 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 840 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 30.0% | 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 (21217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,347 | 92.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,653 | 43.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,320 | 57.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,122 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21217 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,219 | 63.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,223 | 35.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,445 | 16.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,120 | 14.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 497 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,791 | 32.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21217 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 758 | 3.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 10,290 | 50.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,178 | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,162 | 15.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,463 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 703 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,761 | 13.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 32 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21217 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 372 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 462 | 2.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 878 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 707 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,238 | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,152 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 959 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,324 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 13,247 | 65.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21217 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,188 | 5.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,473 | 22.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,459 | 21.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,318 | 31.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,709 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,205 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21217 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,210 | 63.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 303 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,511 | 31.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 300 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 191 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21217 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 6,242 | 42.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,874 | 40.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,927 | 13.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 524 | 3.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21217 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 458 | 10.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,066 | 23.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 608 | 13.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 410 | 8.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 409 | 8.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,185 | 25.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 431 | 9.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21217 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,517 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $499 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,051 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.00 | 2.38 |
Households (21217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,567 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,037 | 14.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 569 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,967 | 34.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,472 | 44.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,786 | 19.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,573 | 31.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.10 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21217 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,387 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,357 | 62.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,493 | 18.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 386 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,585 | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,494 | 56.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21217 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,822 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 453 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 305 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,958 | 43.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 827 | 12.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,279 | 33.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,717 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,372 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,469 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,636 | 21.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 399 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,938 | 59.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,299 | 34.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21217 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,873 | 84.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,609 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,242 | 48.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,186 | 47.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 921 | 20.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 181 | 3.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21217 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,439 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 293 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,195 | 407.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,195 | 407.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,195 | 407.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 121 | 41.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 272 | 92.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 380 | 129.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 103 | 35.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21217 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,247 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,737 | 95.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,510 | 5.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 443 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 482 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 410 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 175 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21217 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,567 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,067 | 82.8% | 89.4% |
Baltimore, MD21217