21218 ZIP Code
Baltimore, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21218 |
| City/Town: | Baltimore |
| County: | Baltimore (city) |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,548 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,847 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,178 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,016 |
| Median Home Value: | $220,900 |
| Land Area: | 4.3 sq miles
11.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3301, -76.6015 |
Population Information (21218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,548 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,565 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,983 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,439 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,211 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,319 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,381 | 9.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,141 | 11.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,579 | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,037 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,312 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,690 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,772 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,262 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,709 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 696 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $220,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,203 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,016 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,442 | 83.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,574 | 16.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,980 | 48.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,462 | 51.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,057 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 726 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,273 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,740 | 25.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,762 | 15.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,090 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,771 | 19.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,695 | 25.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 44.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21218 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,847 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,921 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,812 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,178 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,174 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,792 | 90.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,326 | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,210 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,172 | 74.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,604 | 21.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,009 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,051 | 28.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 28,007 | 60.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 267 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,256 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 525 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,410 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,135 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,942 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 425 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 301 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 151 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,065 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21218 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,949 | 10.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,306 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,433 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,703 | 9.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,866 | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,764 | 15.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,059 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,343 | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,293 | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,726 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21218 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,190 | 46.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,554 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,066 | 14.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 2,223 | 10.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 638 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,676 | 16.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21218 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 841 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,245 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 263 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,832 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 756 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 368 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 958 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,028 | 13.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,650 | 35.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,779 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,261 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,795 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.2% | 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 (21218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 43,801 | 94.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,219 | 62.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,950 | 42.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,409 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21218 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,037 | 76.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,030 | 27.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,237 | 17.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,354 | 7.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,145 | 6.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,218 | 22.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21218 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,375 | 10.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 11,745 | 53.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,115 | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,662 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,305 | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 555 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,250 | 14.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21218 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 266 | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 771 | 3.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 500 | 2.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 690 | 3.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 929 | 4.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,463 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,753 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 3,136 | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 11,508 | 52.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21218 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,247 | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,546 | 20.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,914 | 17.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,955 | 40.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,342 | 10.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,012 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21218 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,835 | 64.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 385 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,095 | 27.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 891 | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 75 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 161 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21218 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 5,441 | 29.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,927 | 43.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,003 | 21.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,071 | 5.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21218 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 605 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 674 | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,176 | 13.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,456 | 16.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,408 | 26.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,566 | 17.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 851 | 9.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 244 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21218 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,635 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $664 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,203 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (21218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,442 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,479 | 24.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,489 | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,007 | 27.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,624 | 41.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,842 | 20.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,967 | 26.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21218 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,211 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,607 | 60.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,964 | 25.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 573 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,603 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 10,989 | 57.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21218 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,171 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 516 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 460 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,316 | 23.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,297 | 9.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 8,582 | 60.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 38,380 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,676 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,210 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,819 | 14.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 650 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,092 | 60.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,077 | 30.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21218 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,910 | 81.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,215 | 17.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,876 | 47.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,941 | 48.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,556 | 31.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 398 | 4.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21218 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,273 | 90.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 594 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,275 | 719.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,275 | 719.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,275 | 719.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 578 | 97.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,084 | 182.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 59 | 9.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 980 | 165.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 46 | 7.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21218 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,109 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 38,743 | 87.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,366 | 12.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,288 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,973 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,638 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 467 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21218 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,442 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,260 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
Baltimore, MD21218