Towson, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21252
Baltimore County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,872
- 7,656/sq mi High-density area
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Towson has 2,872 residents, placing it in the top 50% of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 7,656 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 21252 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 21252 covers 0.4 square miles in Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,872 residents on file, a density of 7,656 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 21252, but per-capita income is $10,271. Unemployment is 12.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baltimore County, so 21252 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
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 21252, Towson, 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
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12housing units
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 21252 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21234
Parkville (21234)
69,752 residents
- 21218
Baltimore (21218)
49,796 residents
- 21093
Lutherville Timonium (21093)
36,465 residents
- 21212
Baltimore (21212)
32,322 residents
- 21239
Baltimore (21239)
28,793 residents
- 21209 26,465
Baltimore (21209)
26,465 residents
- 21204 20,253
Towson (21204)
20,253 residents
- 21286 19,206
Towson (21286)
19,206 residents
- 21210 14,292
Baltimore (21210)
14,292 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21252 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21252, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,872 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 21252 in?
ZIP code 21252 (Towson) 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 21252?
ZIP code 21252 in Towson, MD has a population of 2,872 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21252?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21252 is White at 47.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21252?
ZIP code 21252 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21252?
In ZIP code 21252, 46.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
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