| ZIP Code | 21218 |
|---|---|
| City | Baltimore |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore (city) County |
| Area Code | 410/443 |
| Elevation | 228 ft |
| Latitude | 39.330107 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.601451 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24510 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 20.6% ▲ 106% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.6% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 207 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,109 (28%) |
| Some College | 2,227 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 3,492 (13.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,051 (4.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,288 (44.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,378 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $229,800 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,239/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,751 |
| Vacant Units | 3,407 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,751 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,407 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
ZIP code 21218 is located in Baltimore, Maryland, within Baltimore (city) County. With a population of 44,903, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.6 years. Economically, 21218 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,378 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21218 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $229,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,239 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.1%) and renters (50.9%). Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 21218 is majority Black (59.53%). Residents are well-educated — 48.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.6%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21218 stands at 7.6%, which is significantly 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 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 21218 in Baltimore, MD is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 44,903 residents, a median household income of $58,378, and a median home value of $229,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.