21239 ZIP Code
Baltimore, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21239 |
| City/Town: | Baltimore |
| County: | Baltimore (city) |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,417 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,547 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,281 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,574 |
| Median Home Value: | $176,300 |
| Land Area: | 2.9 sq miles
7.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3652, -76.5871 |
Population Information (21239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,417 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,496 | 40.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,921 | 59.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,133 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,352 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,409 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,124 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,100 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,342 | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,648 | 9.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,127 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,840 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,373 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,094 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,423 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 452 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $176,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,245 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,574 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,687 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 887 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,583 | 56.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,104 | 43.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,299 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 465 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,246 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,569 | 28.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,572 | 23.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,539 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,163 | 16.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,745 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21239 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,547 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,400 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,771 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,281 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,901 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,909 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 950 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,179 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,178 | 73.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,317 | 23.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 359 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,172 | 14.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 21,814 | 76.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 688 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 214 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,507 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 503 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,011 | 3.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 82 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 782 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 147 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21239 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 795 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 611 | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 779 | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 924 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,422 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,253 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,606 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,799 | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 762 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 736 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21239 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,987 | 64.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,296 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,013 | 7.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 337 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 434 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,572 | 11.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21239 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 66 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 634 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 552 | 4.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 201 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,371 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,170 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 172 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 886 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,183 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,871 | 35.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 605 | 4.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 452 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,746 | 12.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 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 (21239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,083 | 95.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,298 | 67.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,845 | 41.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,119 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21239 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,851 | 75.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,756 | 32.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,389 | 29.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 989 | 8.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 369 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,832 | 15.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21239 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,185 | 9.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 6,968 | 55.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 401 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,255 | 10.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,211 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 598 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 956 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21239 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 101 | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 60 | 0.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 794 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 825 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,028 | 8.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,232 | 9.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,849 | 38.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,591 | 20.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,077 | 8.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21239 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 292 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,017 | 16.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,872 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,361 | 50.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 924 | 7.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 108 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21239 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,862 | 67.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 75 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,173 | 27.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 486 | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 73 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21239 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,872 | 16.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,470 | 46.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,322 | 28.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,023 | 8.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21239 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 178 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 384 | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,480 | 22.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,134 | 32.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,537 | 23.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 638 | 9.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 223 | 3.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21239 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,468 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $625 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,245 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.00 | 2.38 |
Households (21239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,687 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,072 | 26.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,112 | 9.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,865 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,023 | 51.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,953 | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,958 | 33.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21239 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,320 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,762 | 51.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,266 | 35.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 241 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 804 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,654 | 71.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21239 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,640 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 462 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 322 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,188 | 28.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,710 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,958 | 38.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,456 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,105 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,202 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,318 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 210 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,388 | 41.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,720 | 51.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21239 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,228 | 85.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,873 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,721 | 44.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,975 | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 278 | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 177 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21239 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,492 | 93.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 361 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,925 | 533.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,925 | 533.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,925 | 533.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 190 | 52.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 608 | 168.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 402 | 111.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 5 | 1.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21239 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,284 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,971 | 91.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,313 | 8.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 650 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 728 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 409 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 526 | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21239 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,687 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,888 | 93.2% | 89.4% |
Baltimore, MD21239