21227 ZIP Code
Halethorpe, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21227 |
| City/Town: | Halethorpe |
| County: | Baltimore |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,052 |
| Median Household Income: | $78,626 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,395 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,265 |
| Median Home Value: | $259,600 |
| Land Area: | 11.3 sq miles
29.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2400, -76.6795 |
Population Information (21227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,052 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,714 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,338 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,661 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,030 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,708 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,793 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,143 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,717 | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,278 | 15.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,562 | 10.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,422 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,453 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,398 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,240 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 647 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $259,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,266 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,265 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,774 | 96.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 491 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,135 | 66.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,639 | 33.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,717 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,727 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,827 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,192 | 33.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,681 | 18.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,642 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,959 | 16.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,689 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $78,626 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,257 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,600 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,395 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,167 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,179 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 921 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,217 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,179 | 78.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,452 | 19.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 548 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,649 | 64.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,359 | 18.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,621 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,557 | 7.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,819 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,212 | 9.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,248 | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 602 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 334 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,282 | 6.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21227 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,144 | 8.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 592 | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 830 | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,157 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,178 | 8.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,713 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,719 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,300 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,708 | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,433 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21227 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,514 | 74.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,777 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 349 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 326 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 289 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,650 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21227 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,691 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,315 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 494 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,067 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,288 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 267 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,197 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,180 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,835 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,475 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 854 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,498 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.4% | 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 (21227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,200 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,331 | 66.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,290 | 37.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,630 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21227 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,738 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,821 | 27.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,879 | 20.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 737 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 358 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,004 | 14.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21227 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,580 | 46.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 5,458 | 38.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 283 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 312 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 374 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 468 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 777 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21227 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 225 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 492 | 3.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 965 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 972 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,073 | 7.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,911 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,454 | 31.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,524 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,649 | 18.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21227 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 203 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,541 | 10.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,414 | 23.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,726 | 47.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,964 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 417 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21227 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,657 | 62.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 128 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,050 | 29.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 812 | 5.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 70 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21227 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,451 | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,198 | 37.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,845 | 35.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,280 | 16.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21227 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 377 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 194 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 527 | 5.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,370 | 15.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,994 | 43.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,423 | 26.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 211 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 39 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,700 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $623 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,266 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.38 |
Households (21227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,774 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,624 | 40.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,035 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,087 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,115 | 29.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,985 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,066 | 29.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21227 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,375 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,917 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,106 | 42.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 346 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,857 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,819 | 33.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21227 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,584 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 672 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 247 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,079 | 40.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,232 | 16.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,354 | 31.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,579 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,179 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,830 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,838 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 227 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,562 | 53.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,049 | 42.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21227 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,733 | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,396 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,200 | 35.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,914 | 56.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 313 | 9.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 282 | 8.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,070 | 88.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 209 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,982 | 1905.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,982 | 1905.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,982 | 1905.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 59 | 28.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 543 | 259.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,880 | 899.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 7.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21227 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,391 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,906 | 86.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,485 | 13.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,268 | 7.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 549 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,111 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 557 | 1.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21227 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,774 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,644 | 91.8% | 89.4% |
Halethorpe, MD21227