PlainZIP

Baltimore, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21202

Baltimore County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,832
5,562/sq mi
$59,377
Median income
$271,800
Median home value
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baltimore pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
5,562
people per sq mi
21%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21202 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21202 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, with 22,832 residents across 4.1 square miles, a density of 5,562 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21202 reports a modest median household income of $59,377 (48% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $43,028. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $271,800 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $1,515 per month, and 21.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baltimore County, so you can benchmark 21202 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 21202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baltimore, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21202.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21202, Baltimore, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,832

Population

4.1

Area (sq mi)

5,562

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21202?

33.7

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 33.0%
African American 50.2%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$59,377

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$43,028

Per Capita Income

24.3%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21202 ranks nationally

Baltimore, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,377 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,703

Total Housing Units

10,861

Occupied Units

1,842

Vacant Units

1.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 21.4%
Renter 78.6%

$271,800

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,515

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,483 business establishments in ZIP 21202, employing approximately 40,356 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,720,363,000.

1,483

Businesses

40,356

Employees

$4.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 356 24.0%
Accommodation and food services 181 12.2%
Finance and insurance 163 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 144 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 143 9.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 99 6.7%
Retail trade 97 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 93 6.3%
Information 41 2.8%
Wholesale trade 26 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 1.8%
Educational services 23 1.6%
Construction 22 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 20 1.4%
Manufacturing 17 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.1%
Utilities 14 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 21202 vs 21201 →

ZIP 21202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21202 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 21202 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21201 Baltimore, MD 16,972 0.8 mi
21231 Baltimore, MD 15,748 1.0 mi
21218 Baltimore, MD 49,796 2.3 mi
21217 Baltimore, MD 37,111 1.9 mi
21230 Baltimore, MD 33,568 2.2 mi
21205 Baltimore, MD 16,146 2.3 mi
21213 Baltimore, MD 32,733 2.1 mi
21223 Baltimore, MD 26,366 2.6 mi
21211 Baltimore, MD 17,351 2.9 mi
21251 Baltimore, MD 934 3.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baltimore County

21215 standard
Baltimore, MD
Pop: 60,161
21206 standard
Baltimore, MD
Pop: 50,846
21218 standard
Baltimore, MD
Pop: 49,796
21224 standard
Baltimore, MD
Pop: 49,134
21229 standard
Baltimore, MD
Pop: 45,213
21217 standard
Baltimore, MD
Pop: 37,111

Related Areas

Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21202 in? ▼
ZIP code 21202 (Baltimore) is located in Baltimore County, Maryland. Baltimore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baltimore-md-24510.
What is the population of ZIP code 21202? ▼
ZIP code 21202 in Baltimore, MD has a population of 22,832 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21202? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21202 is $59,377, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21202? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21202 is $271,800, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21202? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21202 is African American at 50.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21202? ▼
ZIP code 21202 has 1,483 business establishments employing approximately 40,356 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21202? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21202 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (356), Accommodation and food services (181), Finance and insurance (163). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21202? ▼
In ZIP code 21202, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 21202? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21202 is 24.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21202? ▼
In ZIP code 21202, approximately 21.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21202? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21202 is 24.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.