ZIP Code 21252

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Towson · Baltimore County · Maryland

Population
2,872

7,656/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
24.4%

Median age 20

Land area
0.4 sq mi

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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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21252?

20.0

Median Age

39.0%

Male

61.0%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 47.5%
African American 39.7%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

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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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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Official Data Resources for Towson, MD

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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