City

Baltimore, MD

42 ZIP codes  ·  Baltimore (city) County  ·  Maryland

👥593,132Population
💰$65,841Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$242,035Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.2%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 55.3%Asian: 3.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White30.2%
Hispanic7.2%
Black55.3%
Asian3.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
32%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.71
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma7,219 (2%)
HS Graduate101,327 (27.5%)
Some College42,228 (11.5%)
Associates49,813 (13.5%)
Bachelors22,211 (6%)
Graduate Degree145,201 (39.5%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 6%Graduate: 39.5%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad27.5%
Some College11.5%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors6.0%
Graduate39.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.6%Renter: 49.4%Tenure
Owner50.6%
Renter49.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,841 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$242,034 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,348/mo
Total Housing Units296,049
Vacant Units42,171

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Public Transit
12%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
65%
About Baltimore, MD

Baltimore is a city in Maryland, located in Baltimore (city) County. The city spans 42 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 593,132 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.44 years.

Economically, Baltimore is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,840 is near the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Baltimore is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $242,034, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,348 per month.

The population of Baltimore is well-educated. 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority Black (55.31%).

Baltimore, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland. Spread across 42 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Baltimore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21201 17,819 $44,722 $221,900 $1,282 5.3% 51.8% 11.0%
21202 21,506 $61,578 $307,700 $1,497 5.6% 54.6% 20.8%
21205 13,665 $38,723 $94,900 $1,052 8.7% 24.8% 36.5%
21206 49,901 $62,965 $213,700 $1,215 5.0% 34.2% 54.9%
21209 30,766 $87,669 $418,800 $1,640 4.2% 68.3% 57.2%
21210 14,612 $108,929 $521,700 $1,498 4.7% 84.6% 61.2%
21211 15,481 $81,467 $274,000 $1,577 2.9% 66.9% 57.0%
21212 33,425 $96,752 $357,900 $1,328 5.5% 62.7% 67.9%
21213 27,881 $50,031 $134,900 $1,253 6.3% 25.2% 53.2%
21214 21,295 $82,093 $250,700 $1,188 6.6% 48.5% 78.3%
21215 52,078 $47,606 $189,900 $1,177 7.8% 34.1% 53.3%
21216 27,296 $46,440 $148,800 $1,160 12.9% 22.3% 46.9%
21217 31,125 $37,207 $175,900 $1,065 13.4% 30.7% 32.6%
21218 44,903 $58,378 $229,800 $1,239 7.6% 48.6% 49.1%
21223 19,793 $41,828 $93,700 $1,110 10.6% 18.1% 33.6%
21224 46,949 $86,209 $281,400 $1,782 4.8% 58.3% 59.7%
21229 44,687 $55,457 $184,900 $1,210 6.4% 31.0% 55.5%
21230 33,509 $94,164 $327,700 $1,771 3.4% 66.3% 49.6%
21231 14,556 $85,382 $336,500 $1,710 4.4% 70.1% 35.0%
21239 28,635 $64,288 $191,200 $1,337 5.7% 41.5% 56.1%