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 High-density area
- $82,828
- Median income Near-median income area
- $284,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 21211 (Baltimore, MD) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 394.8 in 2023 to 414.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,251. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $284,500 (36% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,594; owner occupancy is 60.5%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baltimore County, so 21211 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
107 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 21211?
37.5
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
10.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$59,251
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21211 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Baltimore, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$82,828 26th percentile higher than 26% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,880housing units
8,880
Total Housing Units
8,192
Occupied Units
688
Vacant Units
1.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$284,500
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 21215
Baltimore (21215)
60,161 residents
- 21218
Baltimore (21218)
49,796 residents
- 21217
Baltimore (21217)
37,111 residents
- 21212
Baltimore (21212)
32,322 residents
- 21216
Baltimore (21216)
32,071 residents
- 21209
Baltimore (21209)
26,465 residents
- 21223
Baltimore (21223)
26,366 residents
- 21202 22,832
Baltimore (21202)
22,832 residents
- 21211 17,351
Baltimore (21211)
17,351 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21211 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21211 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21210
Baltimore (21210)
$112,428 median income
- 21212
Baltimore (21212)
$96,685 median income
- 21209
Baltimore (21209)
$91,437 median income
- 21211
Baltimore (21211)
$82,828 median income
- 21218
Baltimore (21218)
$62,488 median income
- 21202
Baltimore (21202)
$59,377 median income
- 21215
Baltimore (21215)
$51,587 median income
- 21223
Baltimore (21223)
$45,840 median income
- 21201
Baltimore (21201)
$45,640 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21211, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,351 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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