21219 ZIP Code
Sparrows Point, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21219 |
| City/Town: | Sparrows Point |
| County: | Baltimore |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,605 |
| Median Household Income: | $116,000 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,821 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,980 |
| Median Home Value: | $348,900 |
| Land Area: | 12.1 sq miles
31.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.3 sq miles
11.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2302, -76.4361 |
Population Information (21219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,605 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,763 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,842 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 559 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 439 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 651 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 399 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 538 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 934 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,296 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,021 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 829 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 945 | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,122 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 563 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 309 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $348,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,416 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,980 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,584 | 90.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 396 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,090 | 86.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 494 | 13.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,019 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 120 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 500 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,583 | 36.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,244 | 17.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 673 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,177 | 16.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 722 | 10.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21219 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $116,000 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $155,628 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $132,500 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,821 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,898 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,736 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 162 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,997 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,453 | 72.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 997 | 21.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 261 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,308 | 86.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 341 | 3.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 673 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 267 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 230 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 50 | 0.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 50 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21219 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 36 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 80 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 229 | 6.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 130 | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 306 | 8.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 510 | 14.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 304 | 8.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 719 | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 612 | 17.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 658 | 18.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21219 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,492 | 73.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 530 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 29 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 45 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 117 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 475 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21219 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 586 | 12.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 405 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 186 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 279 | 5.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 347 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 96 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 319 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 647 | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,013 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 243 | 5.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 231 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 384 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.4% | 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 (21219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,011 | 93.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,114 | 74.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,507 | 36.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 594 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21219 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,656 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,536 | 42.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,270 | 35.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 182 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 69 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 353 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21219 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,440 | 86.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 149 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 128 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 101 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 44 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 78 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 40 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21219 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 209 | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 500 | 12.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 494 | 12.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 273 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 364 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 234 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 480 | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 676 | 17.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 746 | 18.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21219 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 198 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 760 | 19.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,858 | 46.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 817 | 20.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 347 | 8.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21219 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,400 | 39.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 128 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,275 | 35.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 695 | 19.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 29 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 57 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21219 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 130 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 856 | 23.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,337 | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,261 | 35.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21219 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 57 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 53 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 36 | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 104 | 3.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 948 | 30.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,447 | 46.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 299 | 9.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 146 | 4.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21219 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,213 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $654 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,416 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.18 | 2.38 |
Households (21219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,584 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,939 | 54.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 620 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 794 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 665 | 18.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,070 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,466 | 40.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.07 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21219 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,065 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,181 | 29.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,044 | 50.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 200 | 4.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 463 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 783 | 19.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21219 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,049 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 134 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 75 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 925 | 45.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 323 | 15.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 592 | 28.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,729 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 735 | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,605 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,390 | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 88 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 527 | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 775 | 55.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21219 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,104 | 94.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 481 | 5.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 300 | 62.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 171 | 35.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 13 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 10 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21219 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,119 | 94.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 10 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 486 | 4860.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 486 | 4860.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 486 | 4860.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 12 | 120.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 20 | 200.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 41 | 410.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21219 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,046 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,300 | 91.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 746 | 8.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 65 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 368 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 271 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 42 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21219 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,584 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,318 | 92.6% | 89.4% |
Sparrows Point, MD21219