US ZIP Code
21252

Towson, MD

Baltimore County  ·  Maryland

● Active
👥 4,675 Population ↑ 96% since 2019
🎂 20.0 Median Age ↑ 4% since 2019
🎓 66.7% College Grads
▲ 72% above avg
📊 8.3% Unemployment
▲ 70% above avg ↓ 58% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code21252
CityTowson
StateMaryland (MD)
CountyBaltimore County
Area Code410/443/667
Elevation427 ft
Latitude39.394116
Longitude-76.611383
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS24005
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 38.6% (1,805) Female 61.4% (2,870) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.6%Hispanic: 8.7%Black: 34.7%Asian: 4.8%Other: 3.6%Race
White47.6%
Hispanic8.7%
Black34.7%
Asian4.8%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
0%
18–24
97%
25–44
2%
45–64
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.0 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads66.7% ▲ 72% above avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
HS Graduate23 (19.7%)
Associates16 (13.7%)
Bachelors46 (39.3%)
Graduate Degree32 (27.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 19.7%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 39.3%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
HS Grad19.7%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors39.3%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Renter: 100%Tenure
Renter100.0%

Financials

Total Units11
Avg HH Size-99.99

Income Distribution

$25k–50k
100%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
40%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
40%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 21252 is in Towson, MD, in Baltimore County.
ZIP code 21252 is located in Maryland (MD).
ZIP code 21252 is in Baltimore County, MD.
ZIP 21252 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 21252 is 4,675 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 21252

ZIP code 21252 is located in Towson, Maryland, within Baltimore County. With a population of 4,675, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 20 years.

The population of 21252 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.6%. Residents are highly educated — 66.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average.

The unemployment rate in 21252 stands at 8.3%, which is significantly above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 21252 in Towson, MD is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.