PlainZIP

Baltimore, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21229

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

45,213
2,969/sq mi
$60,047
Median income
$201,300
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,969
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21229 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21229 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, with 45,213 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 2,969 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21229 reports a modest median household income of $60,047 (47% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $33,062. Local economic indicators show a 19.1% poverty rate alongside 6.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $201,300 (55% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,297 monthly, and 56.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baltimore County, so you can benchmark 21229 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 21229

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baltimore, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21229.

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 21229, 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

45,213

Population

15.2

Area (sq mi)

2,969

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 21229?

37.5

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 17.9%
African American 69.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$60,047

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$33,062

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21229 ranks nationally

Baltimore, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,047 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

21,006

Total Housing Units

19,262

Occupied Units

1,744

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.9%
Renter 43.1%

$201,300

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$1,297

Median Rent

1952

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21229 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 200
2021 +8.8% 218
2022 +15.6% 252
2023 +3.7% 261
2024 +3.7% 271

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 419 business establishments in ZIP 21229, employing approximately 6,019 people with a combined annual payroll of $399,776,000.

419

Businesses

6,019

Employees

$399.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 123 29.4%
Retail trade 64 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 55 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 42 10.0%
Construction 28 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.3%
Wholesale trade 15 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 14 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 2.6%
Educational services 8 1.9%
Manufacturing 5 1.2%
Information 5 1.2%
Finance and insurance 4 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%

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 21229 vs 21223 →

ZIP 21229 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 21229 ranks #4 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 21229 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 21229 ranks #5 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
21223 Baltimore, MD 26,366 2.0 mi
21216 Baltimore, MD 32,071 2.1 mi
21250 Baltimore, MD 3,205 2.3 mi
21227 Halethorpe, MD 33,534 3.1 mi
21215 Baltimore, MD 60,161 4.2 mi
21207 Gwynn Oak, MD 48,133 3.1 mi
21228 Catonsville, MD 47,577 3.1 mi
21217 Baltimore, MD 37,111 3.2 mi
21201 Baltimore, MD 16,972 3.7 mi
21230 Baltimore, MD 33,568 3.9 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
21224 standard
Baltimore, MD
Pop: 49,134
21217 standard
Baltimore, MD
Pop: 37,111
21230 standard
Baltimore, MD
Pop: 33,568

Related Areas

Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21229 in? ▼
ZIP code 21229 (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 21229? ▼
ZIP code 21229 in Baltimore, MD has a population of 45,213 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21229? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21229 is $60,047, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21229? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21229 is $201,300, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21229? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21229 is African American at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21229? ▼
ZIP code 21229 has 419 business establishments employing approximately 6,019 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21229? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21229 are: Health care and social assistance (123), Retail trade (64), Other services (except public administration) (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21229? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21229 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 21229? ▼
In ZIP code 21229, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 21229? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21229 is 31.6 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 21229? ▼
In ZIP code 21229, approximately 56.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21229? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21229 is 19.1% 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.