ZIP Code 21250

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Baltimore · Baltimore County · Maryland

Population
3,205

5,050/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
17.1%

Median age 19.9

Land area
0.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 21250 in Baltimore, Maryland has a population of 3,205. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 21250 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.6 square miles in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. The area is home to 3,205 residents, producing a population density of 5,050 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 21250 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21250 sits at , while per-capita income is $7,877. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21250 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baltimore County, so you can benchmark 21250 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21250, Baltimore, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,205

Population

0.6

Area (sq mi)

5,050

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21250?

19.9

Median Age

42.4%

Male

57.6%

Female

11.8%

Foreign-Born

White 40.9%
African American 38.7%
Asian 9.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$7,877

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 21250, employing approximately 318 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,225,000.

21

Businesses

318

Employees

$5.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 20 95.2%

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 21250 vs 21227 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
21227 Halethorpe, MD 33,534 2.0 mi
21229 Baltimore, MD 45,213 2.3 mi
21228 Catonsville, MD 47,577 2.3 mi
21207 Gwynn Oak, MD 48,133 4.8 mi
21223 Baltimore, MD 26,366 3.7 mi
21043 Ellicott City, MD 42,246 4.6 mi
21090 Linthicum Heights, MD 9,784 3.9 mi
21075 Elkridge, MD 26,344 4.2 mi
21216 Baltimore, MD 32,071 4.4 mi
21076 Hanover, MD 12,952 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21250 in?
ZIP code 21250 (Baltimore) is located in Baltimore County, Maryland. Baltimore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baltimore-md-24005.
What is the population of ZIP code 21250?
ZIP code 21250 in Baltimore, MD has a population of 3,205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21250?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21250 is White at 40.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21250?
ZIP code 21250 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 318 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21250?
In ZIP code 21250, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Baltimore, MD

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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