PlainZIP

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
$54,020
Median income
$229,000
Median home value
15.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Maryland average), while per-capita income is $28,500. Poverty here runs at 20.4%, with unemployment measured at 7.0%. Median home value sits at $229,000 (49% below the state average), median rent at $1,148 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Baltimore County, letting you compare 21225 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 21225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21225.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 21225?

34.2

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

14.1%

Foreign-Born

White 32.2%
African American 41.6%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%

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

$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

$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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.9%

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

What does housing look like?

14,321

Total Housing Units

12,915

Occupied Units

1,406

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.6%
Renter 50.4%

$229,000

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21225 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 21225 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 21225 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
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

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Pop: 60,161
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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

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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.

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