21228 ZIP Code
Catonsville, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21228 |
| City/Town: | Catonsville |
| County: | Baltimore |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 50,268 |
| Median Household Income: | $102,592 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,528 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,404 |
| Median Home Value: | $363,800 |
| Land Area: | 15.6 sq miles
40.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2729, -76.7477 |
Population Information (21228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 50,268 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,972 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 26,296 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,761 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,728 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,840 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,046 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,136 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,485 | 10.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,560 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,050 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,303 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,125 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,383 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,327 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 2,524 | 5.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $363,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,595 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,404 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,610 | 96.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 794 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,334 | 73.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,276 | 26.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 35,757 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,361 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,473 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,093 | 19.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,770 | 16.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,647 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,277 | 25.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,136 | 22.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21228 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $102,592 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $122,172 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $126,937 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,528 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,981 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,731 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,156 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,332 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,290 | 74.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,437 | 22.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,004 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,050 | 57.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,116 | 20.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 109 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,639 | 13.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 110 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,335 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,909 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,120 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,855 | 5.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 339 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 199 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 59 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,258 | 4.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21228 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 593 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 379 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 965 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 925 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,599 | 8.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,782 | 14.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,340 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,370 | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,630 | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,027 | 15.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21228 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,860 | 72.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,345 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 656 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 352 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 216 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,041 | 16.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21228 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 33 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 953 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,303 | 5.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 503 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,952 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,044 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 321 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,643 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,187 | 16.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,546 | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,332 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,581 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,333 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.9% | 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 (21228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 47,072 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 38,087 | 75.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,426 | 34.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,178 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21228 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,873 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,737 | 34.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,137 | 31.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 698 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 192 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,463 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21228 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,134 | 54.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,221 | 15.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 683 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 398 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 990 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,645 | 8.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,304 | 11.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 29 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21228 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,027 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 927 | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,990 | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,728 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,142 | 10.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,350 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,466 | 21.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 843 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,900 | 14.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21228 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 363 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,774 | 13.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,466 | 17.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,815 | 38.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,644 | 22.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,342 | 6.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21228 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,756 | 54.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 201 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,472 | 38.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 906 | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 111 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 47 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 70 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 47 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21228 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,822 | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,968 | 35.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,265 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,555 | 18.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21228 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 197 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 92 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 209 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 554 | 3.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,579 | 25.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,685 | 46.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,927 | 20.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 91 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21228 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,999 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $685 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,595 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.99 | 2.38 |
Households (21228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,610 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,100 | 46.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,869 | 19.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,395 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,156 | 31.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,418 | 27.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,758 | 39.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.23 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21228 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,962 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,710 | 38.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,005 | 50.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 736 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,353 | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,359 | 31.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21228 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,589 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 904 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 399 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,558 | 36.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,657 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,071 | 32.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 39,848 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,800 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 49,250 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,048 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 461 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,073 | 43.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,514 | 49.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21228 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 43,493 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,171 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,078 | 33.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,656 | 59.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 441 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 437 | 7.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21228 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,658 | 84.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,087 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,610 | 700.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,610 | 700.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,610 | 700.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 701 | 64.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,016 | 93.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,223 | 112.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 43 | 4.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21228 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 47,507 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,102 | 82.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,405 | 17.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,793 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,784 | 8.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,061 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 767 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21228 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,610 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,360 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
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