21229 ZIP Code
Baltimore, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21229 |
| City/Town: | Baltimore |
| County: | Baltimore (city) |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 44,332 |
| Median Household Income: | $52,692 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,755 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,798 |
| Median Home Value: | $168,900 |
| Land Area: | 5.9 sq miles
15.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2842, -76.6914 |
Population Information (21229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 44,332 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,568 | 46.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,764 | 53.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,648 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,857 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,034 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,461 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,626 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,661 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,174 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,692 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,887 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,856 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,515 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,055 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 866 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $168,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,179 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,798 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,284 | 87.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,514 | 12.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,054 | 55.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,230 | 45.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,706 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 918 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,769 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,632 | 34.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,571 | 24.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,180 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,139 | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,497 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21229 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $52,692 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,602 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,095 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,755 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,239 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,744 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,428 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,999 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,798 | 74.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,179 | 21.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 737 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,043 | 18.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 32,897 | 74.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 53 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,074 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 593 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,672 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,178 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,800 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 186 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 185 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,399 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21229 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,200 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,164 | 6.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,665 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,485 | 8.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,123 | 17.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,693 | 20.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,293 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,934 | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,041 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 686 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21229 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,141 | 61.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,565 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,198 | 16.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 259 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 296 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,788 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21229 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 910 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 839 | 4.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 481 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,253 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,706 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 391 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,045 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,588 | 13.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,909 | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,500 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 958 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,151 | 10.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.7% | 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 (21229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 41,350 | 93.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,429 | 59.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,801 | 46.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,403 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21229 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,307 | 72.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,161 | 33.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,059 | 27.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,462 | 8.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 838 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,396 | 24.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21229 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,626 | 17.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 11,803 | 56.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 686 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 781 | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,490 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,552 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 840 | 4.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 20 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21229 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 719 | 3.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 413 | 2.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 579 | 2.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 626 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,323 | 6.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,155 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,634 | 27.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 3,764 | 18.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,585 | 26.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21229 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 347 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,523 | 12.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,200 | 25.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,120 | 48.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,091 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 517 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21229 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,536 | 68.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 306 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,814 | 20.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,327 | 7.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 252 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21229 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 4,246 | 23.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,956 | 43.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,574 | 25.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,508 | 8.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21229 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 409 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,193 | 11.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,578 | 25.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,987 | 19.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,633 | 26.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,086 | 10.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 159 | 1.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21229 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,524 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $557 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,179 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.17 | 2.38 |
Households (21229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,284 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,980 | 21.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,480 | 8.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,291 | 23.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,761 | 47.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,278 | 28.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,988 | 32.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21229 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,996 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,655 | 54.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,627 | 28.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 690 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,533 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,552 | 59.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21229 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,305 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 448 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 635 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,879 | 47.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,033 | 19.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,310 | 22.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 33,943 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,426 | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 43,753 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,210 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 493 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,697 | 51.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,020 | 41.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21229 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,926 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,908 | 8.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,587 | 40.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,190 | 56.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 638 | 16.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 131 | 3.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21229 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,305 | 95.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 498 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,027 | 407.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,027 | 407.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,027 | 407.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 82 | 16.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 545 | 109.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 730 | 146.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 44 | 8.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21229 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 41,684 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,097 | 93.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,587 | 6.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 958 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 698 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 484 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 447 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21229 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,284 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,700 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
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