ZIP Code 21252
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Towson · Baltimore County · Maryland
- Population
- 2,872
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.4%
- Land area
- 0.4 sq mi
7,656/sq mi
Median age 20
New York
ZIP code 21252 in Towson, Maryland has a population of 2,872. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21252 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.4 square miles in Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland. The area is home to 2,872 residents, producing a population density of 7,656 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 21252 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21252 sits at —, while per-capita income is $10,271. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 12.1%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21252 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20, 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 21252 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 21252, Towson, 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
2,872
Population
0.4
Area (sq mi)
7,656
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21252?
20.0
Median Age
39.0%
Male
61.0%
Female
6.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$10,271
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
12
Total Housing Units
12
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Occupancy Type
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 21252, employing approximately 419 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,569,000.
28
Businesses
419
Employees
$7.6M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 85.7% |
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 21252 vs 21212 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21212 | Baltimore, MD | 32,322 | 1.8 mi |
| 21204 | Towson, MD | 20,253 | 1.5 mi |
| 21239 | Baltimore, MD | 28,793 | 2.2 mi |
| 21286 | Towson, MD | 19,206 | 2.3 mi |
| 21210 | Baltimore, MD | 14,292 | 2.8 mi |
| 21218 | Baltimore, MD | 49,796 | 4.4 mi |
| 21251 | Baltimore, MD | 934 | 3.5 mi |
| 21234 | Parkville, MD | 69,752 | 3.9 mi |
| 21093 | Lutherville Timonium, MD | 36,465 | 3.6 mi |
| 21209 | Baltimore, MD | 26,465 | 3.6 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Towson, 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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