21237 ZIP Code
Rosedale, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21237 |
| City/Town: | Rosedale |
| County: | Baltimore |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,983 |
| Median Household Income: | $84,118 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,695 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,054 |
| Median Home Value: | $268,400 |
| Land Area: | 11.3 sq miles
29.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3415, -76.4953 |
Population Information (21237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,983 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,920 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,063 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,771 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,384 | 4.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,564 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,268 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,121 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,821 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,440 | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,955 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,016 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,334 | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,328 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,244 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 737 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $268,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,396 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,054 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,073 | 92.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 981 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,755 | 64.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,318 | 35.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,875 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 858 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,185 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,792 | 29.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,570 | 24.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,160 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,792 | 16.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,518 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21237 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $84,118 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,774 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $102,756 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,695 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,824 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,811 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 967 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,307 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,286 | 79.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,808 | 16.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 692 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,767 | 44.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,904 | 38.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 114 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,630 | 8.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 132 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 895 | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,541 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,616 | 5.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,510 | 8.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 431 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 519 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 289 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,271 | 4.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21237 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 649 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 184 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 794 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 545 | 4.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,077 | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,115 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,687 | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,769 | 22.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,308 | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 945 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21237 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,063 | 71.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,502 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 459 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 506 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 458 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,531 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21237 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,207 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 962 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 245 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,072 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,648 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 278 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 669 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,962 | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,801 | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 548 | 3.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,137 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,282 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.0% | 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 (21237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,960 | 93.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,021 | 71.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,537 | 37.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,743 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21237 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,214 | 84.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,748 | 31.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,171 | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 548 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 587 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,498 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21237 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,643 | 50.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,964 | 15.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 10 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 278 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,271 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,144 | 16.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 660 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 84 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21237 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 103 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 500 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,432 | 11.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,188 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,900 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,227 | 17.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,653 | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,254 | 17.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 287 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 510 | 3.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21237 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 43 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,983 | 15.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,349 | 25.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,011 | 38.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,175 | 16.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 493 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21237 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,783 | 56.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 216 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,447 | 36.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 549 | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 55 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21237 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 802 | 6.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,331 | 35.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,466 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,474 | 20.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21237 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 357 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 93 | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 260 | 3.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 903 | 11.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,503 | 45.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,161 | 27.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 351 | 4.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 127 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21237 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,841 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $612 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,396 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.13 | 2.38 |
Households (21237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,073 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,024 | 41.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,793 | 14.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,347 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,034 | 33.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,475 | 28.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,852 | 31.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.53 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21237 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,705 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,810 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,640 | 44.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 706 | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,414 | 11.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,979 | 39.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21237 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,608 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 437 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 261 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,276 | 34.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,209 | 18.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,425 | 36.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,413 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,854 | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,703 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,948 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 251 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,358 | 59.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,339 | 33.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21237 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,683 | 82.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,854 | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,645 | 54.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,868 | 38.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 575 | 11.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 341 | 7.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21237 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,327 | 81.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 447 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,656 | 1265.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,656 | 1265.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,656 | 1265.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 317 | 70.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,065 | 462.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 26 | 5.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,327 | 296.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 5.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21237 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,212 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,580 | 77.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,632 | 22.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,794 | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,748 | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 949 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,141 | 7.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21237 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,073 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,443 | 94.8% | 89.4% |
Rosedale, MD21237