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Baltimore, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21211

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

17,351
2,404/sq mi
$82,828
Median income
$284,500
Median home value
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
2,404
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21211 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21211 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, home to 17,351 residents across 7.2 square miles, a density of 2,404 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21211 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,828 (27% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $59,251. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $284,500 (36% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,594 monthly, and 60.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baltimore County, so you can benchmark 21211 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 21211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baltimore, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21211.

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 21211, 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

17,351

Population

7.2

Area (sq mi)

2,404

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21211?

37.5

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

10.7%

Foreign-Born

White 73.7%
African American 9.8%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$82,828

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$59,251

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21211 ranks nationally

Baltimore, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,828 Top 35% higher than 65% 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 77.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.5%

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

What does housing look like?

8,880

Total Housing Units

8,192

Occupied Units

688

Vacant Units

1.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.5%
Renter 39.5%

$284,500

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$1,594

Median Rent

1938

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

+5.1%

YoY Change (2024)

415

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+315%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21211 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +315% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 319
2021 +8.4% 346
2022 +8.0% 374
2023 +5.7% 395
2024 +5.1% 415

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 648 business establishments in ZIP 21211, employing approximately 11,403 people with a combined annual payroll of $688,680,000.

648

Businesses

11,403

Employees

$688.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 107 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 90 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 79 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 73 11.3%
Retail trade 67 10.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 5.7%
Construction 35 5.4%
Manufacturing 31 4.8%
Information 31 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 3.5%
Educational services 19 2.9%
Wholesale trade 18 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.9%
Finance and insurance 8 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%

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 21211 vs 21217 →

ZIP 21211 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 21211 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 21211 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 21211 ranks #4 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
21217 Baltimore, MD 37,111 1.5 mi
21210 Baltimore, MD 14,292 2.0 mi
21218 Baltimore, MD 49,796 2.0 mi
21216 Baltimore, MD 32,071 2.2 mi
21201 Baltimore, MD 16,972 2.6 mi
21223 Baltimore, MD 26,366 3.2 mi
21215 Baltimore, MD 60,161 2.6 mi
21212 Baltimore, MD 32,322 2.9 mi
21202 Baltimore, MD 22,832 2.9 mi
21209 Baltimore, MD 26,465 3.4 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 21211 in? ▼
ZIP code 21211 (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 21211? ▼
ZIP code 21211 in Baltimore, MD has a population of 17,351 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21211? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21211 is $82,828, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21211? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21211 is $284,500, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21211? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21211 is White at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21211? ▼
ZIP code 21211 has 648 business establishments employing approximately 11,403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21211? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21211 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (107), Accommodation and food services (90), Other services (except public administration) (79). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21211? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21211 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 315%. 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 21211? ▼
In ZIP code 21211, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.5% 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 21211? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21211 is 25.7 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 21211? ▼
In ZIP code 21211, approximately 60.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21211? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21211 is 10.7% 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.