| ZIP Code | 21216 |
|---|---|
| City | Baltimore |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore (city) County |
| Area Code | 410 |
| Elevation | 296 ft |
| Latitude | 39.310595 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.671717 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24510 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 23.9% ▲ 139% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.3% ▼ 42% below avg |
| Unemployment | 12.9% ▲ 164% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 470 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,578 (43.4%) |
| Some College | 2,579 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 2,925 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 846 (4.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,045 (17.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,440 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $148,800 ▼ 47% below avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,160/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,613 |
| Vacant Units | 3,946 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,613 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,946 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 21216 is located in Baltimore, Maryland, within Baltimore (city) County. With a population of 27,296, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.7 years. Economically, 21216 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,440 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21216 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $148,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,160 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.9%) and renters (53.1%). Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 21216 is primarily Black (90.74%). Residents are less-educated — 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.9%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21216 stands at 12.9%, which is more than double the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 21216 in Baltimore, MD is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 27,296 residents, a median household income of $46,440, and a median home value of $148,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.