21224 ZIP Code
Baltimore, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21224 |
| City/Town: | Baltimore |
| County: | Baltimore (city) |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,915 |
| Median Household Income: | $86,443 |
| Per Capita Income: | $60,041 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,591 |
| Median Home Value: | $260,200 |
| Land Area: | 9.3 sq miles
24.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2759, -76.5419 |
Population Information (21224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,915 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,026 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,889 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,021 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,885 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,371 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,012 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,957 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 11,950 | 26.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,999 | 17.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,014 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,398 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,796 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,218 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,733 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 561 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $260,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,740 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,591 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,358 | 85.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,233 | 14.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,839 | 61.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,519 | 38.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 33,669 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,254 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,596 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,113 | 21.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,010 | 11.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,267 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,793 | 26.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,636 | 22.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21224 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $86,443 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $116,132 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $85,275 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $60,041 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,641 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,571 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 952 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,497 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,999 | 81.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,430 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,103 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 39 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,861 | 64.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,254 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 244 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,703 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,027 | 11.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,824 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,156 | 13.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 7,680 | 17.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,281 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 692 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 155 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,552 | 12.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21224 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 840 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 767 | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,607 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,292 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,512 | 7.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,513 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,289 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,487 | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,071 | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,980 | 15.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21224 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,799 | 64.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,788 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,587 | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 895 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 608 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,705 | 15.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21224 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,593 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,523 | 6.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 640 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,000 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,214 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 664 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,922 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,728 | 15.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,647 | 27.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,677 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,346 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,594 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.2% | 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 (21224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 40,387 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,618 | 63.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,813 | 35.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,096 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21224 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,832 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,153 | 21.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,079 | 15.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 676 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 539 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,578 | 13.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21224 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,159 | 9.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 16,671 | 73.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 833 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 305 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 208 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 287 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,088 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21224 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 46 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,474 | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,007 | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 375 | 1.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 663 | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 675 | 3.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 932 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,529 | 15.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,264 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 11,626 | 51.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21224 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 210 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,251 | 10.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,932 | 39.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,520 | 42.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,542 | 6.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 136 | 0.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21224 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,506 | 64.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 436 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,818 | 30.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 470 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 66 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21224 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,641 | 13.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,052 | 41.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,524 | 33.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,141 | 11.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21224 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 295 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 441 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,657 | 14.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,596 | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,198 | 27.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,647 | 30.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 893 | 7.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 112 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21224 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,974 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $597 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,740 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (21224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,358 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,673 | 34.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,479 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,140 | 21.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,529 | 33.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,497 | 23.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,964 | 20.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21224 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,982 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,729 | 48.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,390 | 41.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 451 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,192 | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,028 | 50.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21224 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,688 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 586 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 366 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,631 | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,694 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,411 | 27.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,873 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,360 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 44,483 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,967 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 515 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,768 | 55.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,684 | 33.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21224 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,884 | 79.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,175 | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,569 | 43.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,044 | 49.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,681 | 20.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 562 | 6.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21224 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,531 | 85.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 880 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 6,384 | 725.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 6,384 | 725.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 6,384 | 725.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 979 | 111.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 295 | 33.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,118 | 468.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 60 | 6.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21224 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,894 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,117 | 79.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,777 | 21.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,223 | 14.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,576 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 620 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 358 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21224 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,358 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,574 | 95.9% | 89.4% |
Baltimore, MD21224