Brooklyn, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21225
Baltimore County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,545
- 2,001/sq mi High-density area
- $54,020
- Median income Below-median income area
- $229,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,001
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21225 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 21225 (Brooklyn, MD) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.6 in 2023 to 262.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21225 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Baltimore County, Maryland, with 33,545 residents across 16.8 square miles, a density of 2,001 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21225 reports a modest median household income of $54,020 (53% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,500. The poverty rate is 20.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $229,000 (49% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,148; owner occupancy is 49.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baltimore County, so 21225 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 21225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21225.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Construction
Construction
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 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 21225, Brooklyn, 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
33,545
Population
16.8
Area (sq mi)
2,001
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21225?
34.2
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
14.1%
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?
$54,020
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$28,500
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21225 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$54,020 20th percentile higher than 20% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
14,321housing units
14,321
Total Housing Units
12,915
Occupied Units
1,406
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$229,000
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,148
Median Rent
1953
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21225 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 179 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 198 |
| 2022 | +13.5% | 225 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 240 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 263 |
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 389 business establishments in ZIP 21225, employing approximately 6,117 people with a combined annual payroll of $443,312,000.
389
Businesses
6,117
Employees
$443.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 70 | 18.0% |
| Construction | 61 | 15.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 45 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.3% |
| Information | 3 | 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 21225 vs 21230 →
ZIP 21225 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21061
Glen Burnie (21061)
53,684 residents
- 21230
Baltimore (21230)
33,568 residents
- 21225
Brooklyn (21225)
33,545 residents
- 21227
Halethorpe (21227)
33,534 residents
- 21060
Glen Burnie (21060)
29,223 residents
- 21223
Baltimore (21223)
26,366 residents
- 21202
Baltimore (21202)
22,832 residents
- 21201 16,972
Baltimore (21201)
16,972 residents
- 21231 15,748
Baltimore (21231)
15,748 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21225 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21225 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21090
Linthicum Heights (21090)
$138,119 median income
- 21060
Glen Burnie (21060)
$104,715 median income
- 21230
Baltimore (21230)
$91,842 median income
- 21061
Glen Burnie (21061)
$87,751 median income
- 21227
Halethorpe (21227)
$85,986 median income
- 21231
Baltimore (21231)
$85,254 median income
- 21226
Curtis Bay (21226)
$82,635 median income
- 21202
Baltimore (21202)
$59,377 median income
- 21225 $54,020
Brooklyn (21225)
$54,020 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21225 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21230 | Baltimore, MD | 33,568 | 2.8 mi |
| 21090 | Linthicum Heights, MD | 9,784 | 3.1 mi |
| 21226 | Curtis Bay, MD | 7,561 | 3.1 mi |
| 21201 | Baltimore, MD | 16,972 | 4.8 mi |
| 21202 | Baltimore, MD | 22,832 | 4.9 mi |
| 21061 | Glen Burnie, MD | 53,684 | 4.5 mi |
| 21227 | Halethorpe, MD | 33,534 | 3.6 mi |
| 21231 | Baltimore, MD | 15,748 | 4.4 mi |
| 21060 | Glen Burnie, MD | 29,223 | 4.3 mi |
| 21223 | Baltimore, MD | 26,366 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21225, 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 (33,545 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 21225 in?
ZIP code 21225 (Brooklyn) 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 21225?
ZIP code 21225 in Brooklyn, MD has a population of 33,545 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21225?
The median household income in ZIP 21225 is $54,020, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21225?
The median home value in ZIP 21225 is $229,000, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21225?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21225 is African American at 41.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21225?
ZIP code 21225 has 389 business establishments employing approximately 6,117 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21225?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21225 are: Retail trade (70), Construction (61), Other services (except public administration) (46). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21225?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21225 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 21225?
In ZIP code 21225, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.9% 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 21225?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21225 is 28.9 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 21225?
In ZIP code 21225, approximately 49.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21225?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21225 is 20.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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