| ZIP Code | 21222 |
|---|---|
| City | Dundalk |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 5 ft |
| Latitude | 39.264602 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.495557 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 18.0% ▲ 80% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.7% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.4% ▲ 52% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,206 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 15,593 (43.2%) |
| Some College | 6,023 (16.7%) |
| Associates | 5,059 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 3,043 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,151 (14.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,934 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $200,800 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,390/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 24,054 |
| Vacant Units | 1,669 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 24,054 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,669 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 21222 is located in Dundalk, Maryland, within Baltimore County. With a population of 58,935, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 21222 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,934 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21222 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $200,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,390 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 21222 is majority White (59.08%). Residents are less-educated — 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.0%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21222 stands at 7.4%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 21222 in Dundalk, MD is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 58,935 residents, a median household income of $61,934, and a median home value of $200,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.