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Baltimore, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21210

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

14,292
1,664/sq mi
$112,428
Median income
$547,300
Median home value
83.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baltimore pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
1,664
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21210 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21210 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, home to 14,292 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 1,664 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21210 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,428 (1% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $70,441. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $547,300 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,535 per month, and 61.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 83.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 21210, plus 6 more within Baltimore County, give a clearer read than the 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 21210

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baltimore, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21210.

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 21210, 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

14,292

Population

8.6

Area (sq mi)

1,664

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21210?

32.0

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 59.7%
African American 16.1%
Asian 9.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%

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?

$112,428

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$70,441

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21210 ranks nationally

Baltimore, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,428 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 90.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,595

Total Housing Units

5,202

Occupied Units

393

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.5%
Renter 38.5%

$547,300

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,535

Median Rent

1953

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21210 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.1% 188
2021 +9.0% 205
2022 +5.8% 217
2023 +4.8% 227
2024 +9.8% 249

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 301 business establishments in ZIP 21210, employing approximately 6,438 people with a combined annual payroll of $297,927,000.

301

Businesses

6,438

Employees

$297.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 71 23.6%
Health care and social assistance 53 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 40 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 26 8.6%
Retail trade 23 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 7.6%
Finance and insurance 16 5.3%
Educational services 16 5.3%
Information 9 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.0%
Construction 5 1.7%
Wholesale trade 3 1.0%

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 21210 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 21210 ranks #9 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 21210 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 21210 ranks the highest 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
21212 Baltimore, MD 32,322 1.2 mi
21211 Baltimore, MD 17,351 2.0 mi
21204 Towson, MD 20,253 3.1 mi
21209 Baltimore, MD 26,465 2.2 mi
21217 Baltimore, MD 37,111 3.5 mi
21239 Baltimore, MD 28,793 2.6 mi
21218 Baltimore, MD 49,796 2.6 mi
21215 Baltimore, MD 60,161 2.8 mi
21252 Towson, MD 2,872 2.8 mi
21251 Baltimore, MD 934 3.0 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 21210 in? ▼
ZIP code 21210 (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 21210? ▼
ZIP code 21210 in Baltimore, MD has a population of 14,292 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21210? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21210 is $112,428, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21210? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21210 is $547,300, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21210? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21210 is White at 59.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21210? ▼
ZIP code 21210 has 301 business establishments employing approximately 6,438 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21210? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21210 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (71), Health care and social assistance (53), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21210? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21210 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 21210? ▼
In ZIP code 21210, 90.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.6% 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 21210? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21210 is 23.4 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 21210? ▼
In ZIP code 21210, approximately 61.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21210? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21210 is 7.3% 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.