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Baltimore, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21215

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

60,161
3,409/sq mi
$51,587
Median income
$201,200
Median home value
26.0%
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 and unusually populous area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3,409
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21215 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21215 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, with 60,161 residents across 17.6 square miles, a density of 3,409 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21215 reports a modest median household income of $51,587 (55% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $33,520. Local economic indicators show a 21.4% poverty rate alongside 7.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $201,200 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $1,172 per month, and 54.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, 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 21215 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 21215

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baltimore, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21215.

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 21215, 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

60,161

Population

17.6

Area (sq mi)

3,409

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21215?

41.2

Median Age

43.7%

Male

56.3%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 16.8%
African American 73.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$51,587

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$33,520

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21215 ranks nationally

Baltimore, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,587 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

25,215

Total Housing Units

21,740

Occupied Units

3,475

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.8%
Renter 45.2%

$201,200

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$1,172

Median Rent

1950

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

301

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+201%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21215 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 204
2021 +8.4% 221
2022 +19.2% 263
2023 +4.9% 276
2024 +9.1% 301

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 934 business establishments in ZIP 21215, employing approximately 16,859 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,045,140,000.

934

Businesses

16,859

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 196 21.0%
Retail trade 193 20.7%
Other services (except public administration) 112 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 84 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 64 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 6.3%
Construction 51 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 45 4.8%
Manufacturing 21 2.3%
Educational services 21 2.3%
Wholesale trade 19 2.0%
Finance and insurance 19 2.0%
Information 17 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.8%

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 21215 vs 21209 →

ZIP 21215 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 21215 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21215 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 21215 ranks #9 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
21209 Baltimore, MD 26,465 2.1 mi
21216 Baltimore, MD 32,071 2.5 mi
21207 Gwynn Oak, MD 48,133 2.5 mi
21211 Baltimore, MD 17,351 2.6 mi
21210 Baltimore, MD 14,292 2.8 mi
21229 Baltimore, MD 45,213 4.2 mi
21208 Pikesville, MD 33,917 3.5 mi
21217 Baltimore, MD 37,111 3.5 mi
21212 Baltimore, MD 32,322 4.0 mi
21153 Stevenson, MD 323 4.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baltimore County

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Pop: 50,846
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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
21230 standard
Baltimore, MD
Pop: 33,568

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21215 in? ▼
ZIP code 21215 (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 21215? ▼
ZIP code 21215 in Baltimore, MD has a population of 60,161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21215? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21215 is $51,587, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21215? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21215 is $201,200, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21215? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21215 is African American at 73.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21215? ▼
ZIP code 21215 has 934 business establishments employing approximately 16,859 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21215? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21215 are: Health care and social assistance (196), Retail trade (193), Other services (except public administration) (112). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21215? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21215 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 21215? ▼
In ZIP code 21215, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 21215? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21215 is 28.5 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 21215? ▼
In ZIP code 21215, approximately 54.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21215? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21215 is 21.4% 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.