21212 ZIP Code — Baltimore, MD
Baltimore City County, Maryland
ZIP code 21212 is located in Baltimore, Maryland, within Baltimore City County. It covers approximately 4.59 square miles and serves a population of 33,861 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 443/410/667.
About ZIP code 21212
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 $343,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
The gap between median ($94,014) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
33,861
population
4.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21212 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21212
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21212. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Baltimore | Acceptable |
| Baltimore | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21210 Baltimore (1 mi)
21252 Towson (1.5 mi)
21239 Baltimore (1.7 mi)
21251 Baltimore (2.5 mi)
21204 Towson (2.6 mi)
21209 Baltimore (2.7 mi)
21218 Baltimore (2.7 mi)
21211 Baltimore (2.7 mi)
21214 Baltimore (3.2 mi)
21215 Baltimore (3.8 mi)
21213 Baltimore (4 mi)
21217 Baltimore (4.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 33,861 |
| Population density | 7,377 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 510 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3651 |
| Longitude | -76.6196 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 443/410/667 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.3% | 46.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.5% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.3% | 18.7% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 18.8% | 6.8% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
33,861
Population
7,377
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$94,014
Median household income
$60,075
Per capita income
$343,900
Median home value
$1,327
Median monthly rent
68.8%
Home ownership
8.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
9,805
Housing units
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,153
Under 5
1,299
1,137
5–9
1,282
995
10–14
1,122
1,094
15–19
1,233
801
20–24
904
1,755
25–34
1,979
2,450
35–44
2,763
2,349
45–54
2,648
929
55–59
1,048
806
60–64
909
1,396
65–74
1,573
754
75–84
849
298
85+
335
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,477 | 25.0% |
| 18 and over | 25,384 | 75.0% |
| 65 and over | 5,205 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.1%
Black or African American
35.5%
Two or more races
5.9%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Asian
3.6%
Other race
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,126 | 48.1% |
| Black or African American | 12,664 | 35.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,088 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,777 | 5% |
| Asian | 1,300 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 644 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.3% | 46.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.5% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.3% | 18.7% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 18.8% | 6.8% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
4.1%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
24.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 24.0% |
| Median income | $94,014 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
4.2%
$100k–$150k
9.7%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$200k–$300k
16.8%
$300k–$500k
32.6%
$500k–$1M
23.7%
$1M+
3.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $343,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,327 |
| Owner occupied | 68.8% |
| Renter occupied | 31.2% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
| Single-family detached | 33.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 25.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 32.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% |
| 3 or more | 11.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.8% |
| Electricity | 19.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 6.7% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,769 | 45.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 619 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,607 | 12.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,621 | 36.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,445 | 35.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,673 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.7% | 37.9% |
| Married | 51.9% | 39.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
16.9%
Some college, no degree
14.6%
Associate's degree
4.7%
Bachelor's degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
31.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 55.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 631 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 550 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,545 | 38.6% |
| High school | 2,100 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 2,363 | 25.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.2%
Professional & management
14.6%
Finance & real estate
9.4%
Public administration
7.9%
Retail trade
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Other services
3.8%
Construction
3.2%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 59.3% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 15.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.9% |
| Production & transportation | 6.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.3% |
| Government | 19.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 60.6% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 9.4% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 18.1% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.7%
Under 18 years
7.5%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
13.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.3% |
| Teeth loss | 10.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,232 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 36.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,409 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 1,100 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 321 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 546 | 1.7% |
| Other languages | 116 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30,951 | 91.4% |
| Born in same state | 30,475 | 90.0% |
| Born in different state | 20,187 | 59.6% |
| Foreign born | 476 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,910 | 8.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,696 | 58.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,352 | 12.9% |
| French | 3,227 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 1,408 | 4.2% |
| Dutch | 220 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 150 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 149 | 0.4% |
| German | 126 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 126 | 0.4% |
| English | 123 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 95.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21212
What city is ZIP code 21212 in?
ZIP code 21212 is primarily assigned to Baltimore, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21212 in?
ZIP code 21212 falls within Baltimore City County, Maryland.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 21212?
55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21212?
The median home value in ZIP code 21212 is $343,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 21212?
ZIP code 21212 has an estimated population of 33,861 residents, with a density of 7,384 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21212?
The median household income in ZIP code 21212 is $94,014, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21212 in?
ZIP code 21212 observes the EST timezone.