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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
$86,366
Median income
$259,500
Median home value
42.2%
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 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.

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 Maryland average), while per-capita income is $42,632. Local economic indicators show a 10.7% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $259,500 (42% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,249 monthly, and 78.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Baltimore County, letting you compare 21214 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 21214

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baltimore, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21214.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 21214?

40.8

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 33.4%
African American 56.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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

$42,632

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21214 ranks nationally

Baltimore, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,366 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 68.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,107

Total Housing Units

8,466

Occupied Units

641

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$259,500

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21214 ranks #7 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 21214 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 21214 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.