21220 ZIP Code
Middle River, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21220 |
| City/Town: | Middle River |
| County: | Baltimore |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 42,652 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,571 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,927 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,876 |
| Median Home Value: | $260,400 |
| Land Area: | 21.2 sq miles
54.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.7 sq miles
17.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3431, -76.3909 |
Population Information (21220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,652 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,653 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,999 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,125 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,795 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,146 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,548 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,684 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,386 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,747 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,676 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,203 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,792 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,336 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,792 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 422 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $260,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,561 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,876 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,232 | 90.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,644 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,839 | 66.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,393 | 33.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,354 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,518 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,802 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,437 | 35.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,447 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,401 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,908 | 16.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,841 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21220 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,571 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $101,162 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $87,358 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,927 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,246 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,221 | 95.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 979 | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,882 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 17,797 | 80.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,489 | 15.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 935 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,211 | 59.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,964 | 25.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 207 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,406 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 36 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,640 | 3.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,188 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,862 | 4.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,711 | 6.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 262 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 327 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,052 | 4.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21220 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,304 | 8.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 217 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 894 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 985 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,746 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,622 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,198 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,029 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,528 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,709 | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21220 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,677 | 75.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,215 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 584 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 295 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 450 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,712 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21220 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 33 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,939 | 8.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,594 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 629 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,646 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,869 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 301 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,601 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,047 | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,580 | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,347 | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 840 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,795 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.4% | 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 (21220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 39,757 | 93.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,819 | 67.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,453 | 38.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,676 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21220 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,528 | 83.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,435 | 27.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,841 | 23.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 819 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 798 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,860 | 17.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21220 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,947 | 44.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 5,214 | 29.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 109 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 464 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 633 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,006 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,157 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,346 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21220 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 188 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,718 | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,654 | 14.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,101 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,374 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,200 | 12.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,706 | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,237 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,106 | 11.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 592 | 3.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21220 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 267 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,687 | 9.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,699 | 26.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,527 | 47.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,316 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 380 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21220 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,113 | 37.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 436 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,216 | 44.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,106 | 13.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 93 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 61 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 169 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21220 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,315 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,071 | 37.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,533 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,313 | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21220 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 756 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 810 | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 610 | 5.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,279 | 11.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,105 | 28.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,938 | 27.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,195 | 11.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 146 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21220 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,821 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $618 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,561 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (21220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,232 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,135 | 44.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,389 | 14.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,958 | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,919 | 30.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,945 | 30.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,897 | 24.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21220 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,249 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,033 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,937 | 48.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 677 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,286 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,898 | 42.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21220 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,428 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 348 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 842 | 8.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,687 | 39.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,203 | 23.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,348 | 24.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,120 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,020 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 42,433 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,696 | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 316 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,502 | 61.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,878 | 33.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21220 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,129 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,551 | 10.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,445 | 53.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,745 | 38.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 442 | 9.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 361 | 7.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21220 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,738 | 88.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 799 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,914 | 615.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,914 | 615.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,914 | 615.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 441 | 55.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,727 | 216.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,037 | 129.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 81 | 10.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21220 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,527 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,245 | 86.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,282 | 13.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,364 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,117 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,068 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,733 | 4.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21220 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,232 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,450 | 95.2% | 89.4% |
Middle River, MD21220