ZIP Code 21251

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Baltimore · Baltimore County · Maryland

Population
934

2,045/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
50.0%

Median age 19.5

Land area
0.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 21251 in Baltimore, Maryland has a population of 934. 50.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 21251 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.5 square miles in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. The area is home to 934 residents, producing a population density of 2,045 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 21251 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21251 sits at , while per-capita income is $14,981. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. 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 21251 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.5, 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 21251 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 21251, 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

934

Population

0.5

Area (sq mi)

2,045

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21251?

19.5

Median Age

68.6%

Male

31.4%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 29.8%
African American 58.6%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$14,981

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.0%

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 14 business establishments in ZIP 21251, employing approximately 202 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,036,000.

14

Businesses

202

Employees

$7.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 9 64.3%

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 21251 vs 21214 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
21214 Baltimore, MD 20,564 0.9 mi
21239 Baltimore, MD 28,793 1.4 mi
21213 Baltimore, MD 32,733 2.2 mi
21218 Baltimore, MD 49,796 1.7 mi
21206 Baltimore, MD 50,846 2.4 mi
21212 Baltimore, MD 32,322 2.3 mi
21205 Baltimore, MD 16,146 3.2 mi
21210 Baltimore, MD 14,292 3.0 mi
21231 Baltimore, MD 15,748 4.2 mi
21252 Towson, MD 2,872 3.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21251 in?
ZIP code 21251 (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 21251?
ZIP code 21251 in Baltimore, MD has a population of 934 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21251?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21251 is African American at 58.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21251?
ZIP code 21251 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 202 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21251?
In ZIP code 21251, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.0% 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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