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ZIP Code 21213

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

32,733
3,704/sq mi: $51,344
Median income: $155,000
Median home value: 17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baltimore pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 27th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 3,704
people per sq mi: 52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21213 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21213 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.8 square miles in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. The area is home to 32,733 residents, producing a population density of 3,704 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 21213 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21213 sits at $51,344 (55% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $28,981. The poverty rate stands at 24.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.4%. On housing, the median home value is $155,000 (65% below the state average) with median rent at $1,325 per month, and 52.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21213 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baltimore County, so you can benchmark 21213 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 21213

Retail trade

57
Health care and social assistance

47
Other services (except public administration)

40
Real estate and rental and leasing

22
Construction

17

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21213, Baltimore, MD · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

32,733

Population

8.8

Area (sq mi)

3,704

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21213?

38.3

Median Age

42.6%

Male

57.4%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 6.8%

African American 85.1%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$51,344

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$28,981

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21213 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,344 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

14,492

Total Housing Units

12,009

Occupied Units

2,483

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.0%

Renter 48.0%

$155,000

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

$1,325

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

+13.6%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21213 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2020	+4.9%	187
2021	+9.4%	204
2022	+19.9%	245
2023	+7.5%	263
2024	+13.6%	299

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 274 business establishments in ZIP 21213, employing approximately 3,126 people with a combined annual payroll of $151,845,000.

274

Businesses

3,126

Employees

$151.8M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	57	20.8%
Health care and social assistance	47	17.1%
Other services (except public administration)	40	14.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing	22	8.0%
Construction	17	6.2%
Transportation and warehousing	15	5.5%
Accommodation and food services	15	5.5%
Manufacturing	14	5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	12	4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services	9	3.3%
Educational services	8	2.9%
Wholesale trade	7	2.5%
Information	3	1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation	3	1.1%

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 21213 vs 21205 →

21206

50,846
21218

49,796
21217

37,111
21213

32,733
21239

28,793
21202

22,832
21214

20,564
21201

16,972
21205

16,146

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21213 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

21214

$86,366
21231

$85,254
21206

$64,531
21239

$62,650
21218

$62,488
21202

$59,377
21213

$51,344
21201

$45,640
21205

$43,176

What this shows By household income, ZIP 21213 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
21205	Baltimore, MD	16,146	1.1 mi
21251	Baltimore, MD	934	2.2 mi
21218	Baltimore, MD	49,796	1.7 mi
21231	Baltimore, MD	15,748	2.1 mi
21202	Baltimore, MD	22,832	2.1 mi
21214	Baltimore, MD	20,564	2.6 mi
21239	Baltimore, MD	28,793	3.6 mi
21206	Baltimore, MD	50,846	2.7 mi
21201	Baltimore, MD	16,972	2.8 mi
21217	Baltimore, MD	37,111	3.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21213 in? ▼

ZIP code 21213 (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 21213? ▼

ZIP code 21213 in Baltimore, MD has a population of 32,733 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 21213? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 21213 is $51,344, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 21213? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 21213 is $155,000, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21213? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 21213 is African American at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 21213? ▼

ZIP code 21213 has 274 business establishments employing approximately 3,126 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 21213? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21213 are: Retail trade (57), Health care and social assistance (47), Other services (except public administration) (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 21213? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21213 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 21213? ▼

In ZIP code 21213, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 21213? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21213 is 28.7 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 21213? ▼

In ZIP code 21213, approximately 52.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21213? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 21213 is 24.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.