PlainZIP

Baltimore, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21239

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

28,793
3,437/sq mi
$62,650
Median income
$207,400
Median home value
32.7%
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.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3,437
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21239 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21239 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, with 28,793 residents across 8.4 square miles, a density of 3,437 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21239 reports a modest median household income of $62,650 (45% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $39,801. Local economic indicators show a 11.2% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $207,400 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,367 a month; 55.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 21239, plus 6 more within Baltimore County, give a clearer read than the 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 21239

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baltimore, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21239.

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 21239, 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

28,793

Population

8.4

Area (sq mi)

3,437

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 21239?

37.1

Median Age

40.3%

Male

59.7%

Female

9.3%

Foreign-Born

White 11.9%
African American 78.6%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$62,650

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$39,801

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21239 ranks nationally

Baltimore, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,650 34th percentile higher than 34% 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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.7%

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

What does housing look like?

12,755

Total Housing Units

12,080

Occupied Units

675

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.2%
Renter 44.8%

$207,400

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$1,367

Median Rent

1956

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

+12.0%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21239 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 197
2021 +9.8% 217
2022 +12.9% 245
2023 +3.7% 254
2024 +12.0% 284

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 199 business establishments in ZIP 21239, employing approximately 5,093 people with a combined annual payroll of $429,820,000.

199

Businesses

5,093

Employees

$429.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 64 32.2%
Retail trade 21 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 21 10.6%
Construction 15 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 15 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.5%
Finance and insurance 3 1.5%
Educational services 3 1.5%

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 21239 vs 21251 →

ZIP 21239 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 21239 ranks #6 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 21239 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 21239 ranks #7 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
21251 Baltimore, MD 934 1.4 mi
21212 Baltimore, MD 32,322 1.5 mi
21214 Baltimore, MD 20,564 1.6 mi
21252 Towson, MD 2,872 2.2 mi
21218 Baltimore, MD 49,796 2.7 mi
21210 Baltimore, MD 14,292 2.6 mi
21213 Baltimore, MD 32,733 3.6 mi
21286 Towson, MD 19,206 3.4 mi
21206 Baltimore, MD 50,846 3.3 mi
21234 Parkville, MD 69,752 3.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baltimore County

21215 standard
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Pop: 60,161
21206 standard
Baltimore, MD
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

Baltimore County Baltimore, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21239 in? ▼
ZIP code 21239 (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 21239? ▼
ZIP code 21239 in Baltimore, MD has a population of 28,793 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21239? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21239 is $62,650, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21239? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21239 is $207,400, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21239? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21239 is African American at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21239? ▼
ZIP code 21239 has 199 business establishments employing approximately 5,093 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21239? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21239 are: Health care and social assistance (64), Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21239? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21239 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 21239? ▼
In ZIP code 21239, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.7% 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 21239? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21239 is 27.1 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 21239? ▼
In ZIP code 21239, approximately 55.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21239? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21239 is 11.2% 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.