21211 ZIP Code — Baltimore, MD
Baltimore City County, Maryland
ZIP code 21211 is located in Baltimore, Maryland, within Baltimore City County. It covers approximately 2.87 square miles and serves a population of 15,935 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.
About ZIP code 21211
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $262,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $79,909.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
15,935
population
2.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21211 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21211
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21211. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Baltimore | Acceptable |
| Baltimore | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21217 Baltimore (1.4 mi)
21210 Baltimore (2 mi)
21218 Baltimore (2 mi)
21216 Baltimore (2.3 mi)
21201 Baltimore (2.4 mi)
21215 Baltimore (2.7 mi)
21212 Baltimore (2.7 mi)
21202 Baltimore (2.8 mi)
21241 Baltimore (3 mi)
21263 Baltimore (3 mi)
21233 Baltimore (3 mi)
21264 Baltimore (3 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,935 |
| Population density | 5,552 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 510 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3282 |
| Longitude | -76.6385 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 410/443 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.0% | 46.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.4% | 18.7% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 6.8% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
15,935
Population
5,552
People per sq mi
36.7
Median age
$79,909
Median household income
$52,809
Per capita income
$262,300
Median home value
$1,595
Median monthly rent
53.9%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
5,124
Housing units
61.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
377
Under 5
403
182
5–9
194
188
10–14
201
149
15–19
160
277
20–24
296
2,341
25–34
2,507
1,330
35–44
1,423
934
45–54
1,000
303
55–59
325
330
60–64
354
795
65–74
852
315
75–84
338
174
85+
187
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,739 | 10.9% |
| 18 and over | 14,196 | 89.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,661 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.5%
Black or African American
8.8%
Asian
7%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,162 | 74.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,439 | 8.8% |
| Asian | 1,139 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 862 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 386 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 244 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 84 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.0% | 46.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.4% | 18.7% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.4% | 6.8% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k+
9.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.2% |
| $200k+ | 9.5% |
| Median income | $79,909 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
4.2%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k–$300k
42.2%
$300k–$500k
33.0%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $262,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,595 |
| Owner occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter occupied | 46.1% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 7.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 19.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.99 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 53.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 3.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.6% |
| Electricity | 24.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 5.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,490 | 30.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,023 | 12.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,976 | 24.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,755 | 33.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,159 | 14.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,963 | 23.8% |
| Average household size | 1.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.4% | 48.0% |
| Married | 38.3% | 33.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.9%
HS graduate
16.9%
Some college, no degree
10.1%
Associate's degree
3.8%
Bachelor's degree
28.6%
Graduate / professional
32.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 61.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 200 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 132 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 513 | 18.1% |
| High school | 269 | 9.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,726 | 60.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.6%
Professional & management
15.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Retail trade
7.9%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Public administration
6.4%
Manufacturing
5.0%
Other services
4.8%
Construction
3.7%
Information
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 64.3% |
| Service | 10.4% |
| Sales & office | 16.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 3.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.6% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 57.6% |
| Carpool | 4.0% |
| Public transit | 7.2% |
| Walk | 7.4% |
| Work from home | 18.4% |
| Other means | 5.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
2.7%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
9.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.3% |
| Retirement income | 15.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 16.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.1% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 7.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 67.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 8.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 761 | 5.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 40.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.7% |
| Public insurance | 27.9% |
| No insurance | 4.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,155 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 670 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 150 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 240 | 1.6% |
| Other languages | 252 | 1.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,405 | 90.4% |
| Born in same state | 14,226 | 89.3% |
| Born in different state | 7,935 | 49.8% |
| Foreign born | 179 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,530 | 9.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 604 | 39.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,738 | 17.2% |
| French | 1,551 | 9.7% |
| Arab | 787 | 4.9% |
| Norwegian | 153 | 1% |
| English | 141 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 78 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 76 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 57 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 51 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.7% |
| Internet access | 94.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21211
What city is ZIP code 21211 in?
ZIP code 21211 is primarily assigned to Baltimore, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21211 in?
ZIP code 21211 falls within Baltimore City County, Maryland.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 21211?
61% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 21211?
ZIP code 21211 has an estimated population of 15,935 residents, with a density of 5,558 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21211?
The median household income in ZIP code 21211 is $79,909, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21211?
The median home value in ZIP code 21211 is $262,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 21211 in?
ZIP code 21211 observes the EST timezone.