Baltimore, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21214
Baltimore County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,564
- 2,782/sq mi High-density area
- $86,366
- Median income Above-median income area
- $259,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.2%
- 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 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,782
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21214 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 21214 (Baltimore, MD) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 303.2 in 2023 to 319.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21214 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, with 20,564 residents across 7.4 square miles, a density of 2,782 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21214 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,366 (24% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,632. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $259,500 (42% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,249; owner occupancy is 78.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baltimore County, so 21214 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 21214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baltimore, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21214.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
69 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 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 21214, 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
20,564
Population
7.4
Area (sq mi)
2,782
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21214?
40.8
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
8.0%
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?
$86,366
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$42,632
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21214 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)
$86,366 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maryland ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
9,107housing units
9,107
Total Housing Units
8,466
Occupied Units
641
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,500
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$1,249
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
319
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+219%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21214 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 222 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 249 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 276 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 303 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 319 |
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 313 business establishments in ZIP 21214, employing approximately 2,295 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,802,000.
313
Businesses
2,295
Employees
$92.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 69 | 22.0% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 41 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 9 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.0% |
| Information | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 21214 vs 21251 →
ZIP 21214 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21234
Parkville (21234)
69,752 residents
- 21206
Baltimore (21206)
50,846 residents
- 21218
Baltimore (21218)
49,796 residents
- 21213
Baltimore (21213)
32,733 residents
- 21212
Baltimore (21212)
32,322 residents
- 21239
Baltimore (21239)
28,793 residents
- 21214 20,564
Baltimore (21214)
20,564 residents
- 21286 19,206
Towson (21286)
19,206 residents
- 21205 16,146
Baltimore (21205)
16,146 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21214 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21214 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
- 21286
Towson (21286)
$93,808 median income
- 21214
Baltimore (21214)
$86,366 median income
- 21234
Parkville (21234)
$83,517 median income
- 21206
Baltimore (21206)
$64,531 median income
- 21239
Baltimore (21239)
$62,650 median income
- 21218
Baltimore (21218)
$62,488 median income
- 21213
Baltimore (21213)
$51,344 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21214 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21251 | Baltimore, MD | 934 | 0.9 mi |
| 21239 | Baltimore, MD | 28,793 | 1.6 mi |
| 21206 | Baltimore, MD | 50,846 | 1.7 mi |
| 21213 | Baltimore, MD | 32,733 | 2.6 mi |
| 21205 | Baltimore, MD | 16,146 | 3.4 mi |
| 21218 | Baltimore, MD | 49,796 | 2.5 mi |
| 21212 | Baltimore, MD | 32,322 | 2.9 mi |
| 21234 | Parkville, MD | 69,752 | 3.3 mi |
| 21286 | Towson, MD | 19,206 | 4.4 mi |
| 21210 | Baltimore, MD | 14,292 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21214, 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 (20,564 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 21214 in?
ZIP code 21214 (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 21214?
ZIP code 21214 in Baltimore, MD has a population of 20,564 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21214?
The median household income in ZIP 21214 is $86,366, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21214?
The median home value in ZIP 21214 is $259,500, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21214?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21214 is African American at 56.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21214?
ZIP code 21214 has 313 business establishments employing approximately 2,295 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21214?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21214 are: Health care and social assistance (69), Retail trade (45), Construction (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21214?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21214 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 21214?
In ZIP code 21214, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.2% 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 21214?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21214 is 31.5 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 21214?
In ZIP code 21214, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21214?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21214 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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