| ZIP Code | 21219 |
|---|---|
| City | Sparrows Point |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Latitude | 39.230192 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.436077 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,545 (37.2%) |
| Some College | 961 (14%) |
| Associates | 823 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 622 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,881 (27.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,500 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $370,800 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,336/mo |
| Total Units | 4,093 |
| Vacant Units | 367 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,093 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 367 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 21219 is located in Sparrows Point, Maryland, within Baltimore County. With a population of 9,873, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 21219 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,500 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21219 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $370,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,336 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 21219 is primarily White (88.64%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21219 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 21219 in Sparrows Point, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,873 residents, a median household income of $118,500, and a median home value of $370,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.