ZIP Code 21224
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Baltimore · Baltimore County · Maryland
- Population
- 49,134
- Median income
- $89,017
- Median home value
- $295,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.6%
- Land area
- 24.5 sq mi
2,003/sq mi
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.3
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ZIP code 21224 in Baltimore, Maryland has a population of 49,134. The median household income is $89,017, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $295,200, 6% above the US average. 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21224 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.5 square miles in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. The area is home to 49,134 residents, producing a population density of 2,003 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 21224 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21224 sits at $89,017 (22% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $52,794. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $295,200 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,778 per month, and 58.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21224 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, 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 21224 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 21224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21224.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
213 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
210 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
163 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
159 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
136 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21224, Baltimore, MD · 2023 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
49,134
Population
24.5
Area (sq mi)
2,003
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21224?
34.3
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
19.1%
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?
$89,017
Median Household Income
-22% vs state
$52,794
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
23,547
Total Housing Units
20,962
Occupied Units
2,585
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$295,200
Median Home Value
-34% vs state
$1,778
Median Rent
1940
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
+1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21224 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 216 |
| 2021 | +5.9% | 229 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 248 |
| 2023 | +3.2% | 256 |
| 2024 | +1.2% | 259 |
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 1,518 business establishments in ZIP 21224, employing approximately 40,767 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,352,286,000.
1,518
Businesses
40,767
Employees
$2.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 213 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 210 | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 163 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 159 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 136 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 102 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 98 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 95 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 69 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 63 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 58 | 3.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 23 | 1.5% |
| Information | 22 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 0.7% |
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 21224 vs 21205 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21205 | Baltimore, MD | 16,146 | 1.9 mi |
| 21231 | Baltimore, MD | 15,748 | 2.8 mi |
| 21206 | Baltimore, MD | 50,846 | 4.0 mi |
| 21222 | Dundalk, MD | 55,786 | 2.8 mi |
| 21213 | Baltimore, MD | 32,733 | 3.0 mi |
| 21202 | Baltimore, MD | 22,832 | 3.7 mi |
| 21214 | Baltimore, MD | 20,564 | 5.0 mi |
| 21201 | Baltimore, MD | 16,972 | 4.4 mi |
| 21226 | Curtis Bay, MD | 7,561 | 5.3 mi |
| 21230 | Baltimore, MD | 33,568 | 4.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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