PlainZIP

Pikesville, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21208

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

33,917
1,063/sq mi
$90,131
Median income
$337,900
Median home value
50.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pikesville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
1,063
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21208 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21208 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pikesville, Baltimore County, Maryland, with 33,917 residents across 31.9 square miles, a density of 1,063 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21208 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,131 (21% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $57,156. Poverty here runs at 10.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. Median home value sits at $337,900 (24% below the state average), median rent at $1,720 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.9%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 21208 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Baltimore County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 21208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pikesville, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21208.

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 21208, Pikesville, 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

33,917

Population

31.9

Area (sq mi)

1,063

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21208?

46.0

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 45.8%
African American 43.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$90,131

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$57,156

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21208 ranks nationally

Pikesville, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,131 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.3%

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

What does housing look like?

16,392

Total Housing Units

15,735

Occupied Units

657

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%

$337,900

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,720

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21208 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 202
2021 +7.5% 217
2022 +15.0% 249
2023 +7.2% 267
2024 +1.1% 270

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,144 business establishments in ZIP 21208, employing approximately 15,871 people with a combined annual payroll of $710,907,000.

1,144

Businesses

15,871

Employees

$710.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 265 23.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 220 19.2%
Other services (except public administration) 101 8.8%
Retail trade 94 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 89 7.8%
Finance and insurance 70 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 66 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 66 5.8%
Construction 52 4.5%
Wholesale trade 33 2.9%
Educational services 27 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 18 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.3%
Information 12 1.1%
Manufacturing 8 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 21208 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 21208 ranks #5 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 21208 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 21208 ranks #6 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
21153 Stevenson, MD 323 2.1 mi
21207 Gwynn Oak, MD 48,133 4.2 mi
21209 Baltimore, MD 26,465 3.0 mi
21215 Baltimore, MD 60,161 3.5 mi
21117 Owings Mills, MD 53,778 4.1 mi
21133 Randallstown, MD 29,998 4.8 mi
21244 Windsor Mill, MD 34,611 4.7 mi
21204 Towson, MD 20,253 5.1 mi
21210 Baltimore, MD 14,292 5.1 mi
21252 Towson, MD 2,872 6.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baltimore County

21234 standard
Parkville, MD
Pop: 69,752
21222 standard
Dundalk, MD
Pop: 55,786
21117 standard
Owings Mills, MD
Pop: 53,778
21207 standard
Gwynn Oak, MD
Pop: 48,133
21228 standard
Catonsville, MD
Pop: 47,577
21221 standard
Essex, MD
Pop: 42,154

Related Areas

Baltimore County Pikesville, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21208 in? ▼
ZIP code 21208 (Pikesville) is located in Baltimore County, Maryland. Baltimore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baltimore-md-24005.
What is the population of ZIP code 21208? ▼
ZIP code 21208 in Pikesville, MD has a population of 33,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21208? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21208 is $90,131, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21208? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21208 is $337,900, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21208? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21208 is White at 45.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21208? ▼
ZIP code 21208 has 1,144 business establishments employing approximately 15,871 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21208? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21208 are: Health care and social assistance (265), Professional, scientific, and technical services (220), Other services (except public administration) (101). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21208? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21208 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21208? ▼
In ZIP code 21208, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.3% 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 21208? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21208 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21208? ▼
In ZIP code 21208, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21208? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21208 is 10.1% 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.