| ZIP Code | 21202 |
|---|---|
| City | Baltimore |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore (city) County |
| Area Code | 227/301/410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 23 ft |
| Latitude | 39.297425 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.607722 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24510 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.60 |
| Below Poverty | 20.3% ▲ 103% above avg |
| College Grads | 54.6% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 316 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,089 (20.9%) |
| Some College | 1,707 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 1,584 (10.7%) |
| Bachelors | 766 (5.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,286 (49.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,578 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $307,700 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,497/mo ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,731 |
| Vacant Units | 1,799 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,731 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,799 |
| Owner Occupied | 20.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 79.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.60 |
ZIP code 21202 is located in Baltimore, Maryland, within Baltimore (city) County. With a population of 21,506, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.6 years. Economically, 21202 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,578 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21202 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $307,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,497 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 79.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 21202 is majority Black (51.68%). Residents are well-educated — 54.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.3%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21202 stands at 5.6%, which is above the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 21202 in Baltimore, MD is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 21,506 residents, a median household income of $61,578, and a median home value of $307,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.