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Baltimore, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21224

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

49,134
2,003/sq mi
$89,017
Median income
$295,200
Median home value
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Baltimore pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
2,003
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21224 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21224 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, with 49,134 residents across 24.5 square miles, a density of 2,003 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21224 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $295,200 (34% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,778 monthly, and 58.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 21224 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Baltimore County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 21224

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baltimore, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21224.

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 21224, 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

49,134

Population

24.5

Area (sq mi)

2,003

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21224?

34.3

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

19.1%

Foreign-Born

White 55.8%
African American 15.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%

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?

$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

How ZIP 21224 ranks nationally

Baltimore, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,017 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.6%

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

Owner 58.5%
Renter 41.5%

$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 21224 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 21224 ranks #3 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 21224 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 21224 ranks #2 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
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

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
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 21224 in? ▼
ZIP code 21224 (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 21224? ▼
ZIP code 21224 in Baltimore, MD has a population of 49,134 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21224? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21224 is $89,017, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21224? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21224 is $295,200, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21224? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21224 is White at 55.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21224? ▼
ZIP code 21224 has 1,518 business establishments employing approximately 40,767 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21224? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21224 are: Retail trade (213), Accommodation and food services (210), Professional, scientific, and technical services (163). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21224? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21224 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 21224? ▼
In ZIP code 21224, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% 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 21224? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21224 is 28.6 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 21224? ▼
In ZIP code 21224, approximately 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21224? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21224 is 14.1% 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.