| ZIP Code | 21209 |
|---|---|
| City | Baltimore |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore (city) County |
| Area Code | 410 |
| Elevation | 293 ft |
| Latitude | 39.375252 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.662617 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24510 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 7.2% ▼ 28% below avg |
| College Grads | 68.3% ▲ 76% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 167 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,459 (13.2%) |
| Some College | 1,154 (6.2%) |
| Associates | 2,125 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,516 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,196 (60.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,669 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $418,800 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,640/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,086 |
| Vacant Units | 478 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,086 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 478 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 21209 is located in Baltimore, Maryland, within Baltimore (city) County. With a population of 30,766, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.5 years. Economically, 21209 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,669 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21209 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $418,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,640 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.2%) and renters (42.8%). Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 21209 is majority White (66.04%). Residents are highly educated — 68.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.2%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21209 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 21209 in Baltimore, MD is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 30,766 residents, a median household income of $87,669, and a median home value of $418,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.