21223 ZIP Code
Baltimore, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21223 |
| City/Town: | Baltimore |
| County: | Baltimore (city) |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,728 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,541 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,474 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,361 |
| Median Home Value: | $83,400 |
| Land Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2830, -76.6539 |
Population Information (21223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,728 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,626 | 46.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,102 | 53.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,295 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,537 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,171 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,072 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,140 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,813 | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,762 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,668 | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,461 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,825 | 8.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,924 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 735 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 325 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $83,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,051 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,361 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,593 | 64.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 4,768 | 35.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,864 | 33.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,729 | 66.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,513 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,096 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,622 | 18.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,510 | 38.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,201 | 22.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 537 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 717 | 4.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 830 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 74.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 10.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21223 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $35,541 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $52,088 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $39,690 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,474 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,735 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,695 | 88.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,010 | 11.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,852 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,940 | 77.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,328 | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 409 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,339 | 16.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,367 | 74.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 240 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 582 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,175 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 893 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 915 | 4.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 378 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 185 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 60 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 292 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21223 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,016 | 11.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,169 | 13.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,151 | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 925 | 10.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,408 | 16.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 895 | 10.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 858 | 10.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 755 | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 190 | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 226 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21223 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,654 | 47.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 365 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,683 | 21.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 458 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 492 | 6.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 874 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21223 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 516 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 352 | 4.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 362 | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 753 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 704 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 65 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 439 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 720 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,417 | 31.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 503 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 445 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 389 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.9% | 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 (21223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,040 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,255 | 35.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,449 | 64.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,577 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21223 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,581 | 64.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,957 | 34.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,417 | 16.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,301 | 15.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 702 | 8.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,016 | 46.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21223 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 515 | 3.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 9,173 | 68.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,290 | 9.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 894 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 280 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 77 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,086 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 46 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21223 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 445 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 381 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 448 | 3.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 493 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 519 | 3.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 671 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,656 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,453 | 10.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 7,295 | 54.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21223 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 584 | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,762 | 13.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,495 | 26.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,774 | 43.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,390 | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 356 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21223 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,835 | 56.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 135 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,071 | 35.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 290 | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 36 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 117 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 109 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21223 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,058 | 47.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,154 | 36.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 942 | 11.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 439 | 5.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21223 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 817 | 28.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 841 | 29.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 288 | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 158 | 5.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 363 | 12.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 330 | 11.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 24 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 43 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21223 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,341 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $449 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,051 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (21223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,593 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,150 | 13.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 344 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,312 | 26.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,483 | 52.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,330 | 27.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,549 | 29.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21223 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,525 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,472 | 59.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,383 | 18.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 323 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 943 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,800 | 63.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21223 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,635 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 348 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 398 | 8.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,868 | 40.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,049 | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 972 | 21.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,968 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 838 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,617 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,031 | 24.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 374 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,940 | 58.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,717 | 34.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21223 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,608 | 84.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,942 | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,901 | 64.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 949 | 32.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 163 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 92 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21223 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,345 | 93.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 86 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,383 | 1608.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,383 | 1608.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,383 | 1608.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 26 | 30.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 587 | 682.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 3 | 3.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 629 | 731.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21223 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,433 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,459 | 89.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,974 | 10.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 844 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 710 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 104 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 316 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21223 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,593 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,492 | 87.2% | 89.4% |
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