Baltimore County, MD ZIP Codes
Maryland (MD) · 51 ZIP codes · 44 cities
51
ZIP codes
849,316
population (2021)
+5.5%
pop change since 2010
24005
FIPS code
Baltimore County ZIP code map
About Baltimore County
Baltimore County is located in Maryland and contains 51 ZIP codes across 44 cities and communities.
The county's population was 849,316 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.5% from 805,029 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Baltimore County is 24005.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 849,316 |
| 2010 population | 805,029 |
| Change | +5.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| FIPS code | 24005 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Baltimore County
Baldwin
Baltimore
Boring
Brooklandville
Butler
Catonsville
Chase
Cockeysville
Dundalk
Essex
Fork
Fort Howard
Freeland
Glen Arm
Glyndon
Gwynn Oak
Halethorpe
Hunt Valley
Hydes
Kingsville
Long Green
Lutherville Timonium
Maryland Line
Middle River
Monkton
Nottingham
Owings Mills
Parkton
Parkville
Perry Hall
Phoenix
Pikesville
Randallstown
Reisterstown
Riderwood
Rosedale
Sparks Glencoe
Sparrows Point
Stevenson
Towson
Upper Falls
Upperco
White Marsh
Windsor Mill
ZIP codes for Baltimore County, MD (51)
Demographics & statistics
811,850
Population
40.3
Median age
$90,092
Median household income
$46,245
Per capita income
$385,394
Median home value
$1,173
Median monthly rent
73.9%
Home ownership
7.2%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
229,342
Housing units
43.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
22,160
Under 5
24,270
22,628
5–9
24,782
24,086
10–14
26,378
23,802
15–19
26,068
23,261
20–24
25,475
51,647
25–34
56,563
49,032
35–44
53,699
48,169
45–54
52,754
26,228
55–59
28,724
27,422
60–64
30,033
39,402
65–74
43,153
20,038
75–84
21,946
9,608
85+
10,522
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 174,278 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 637,572 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 144,669 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 40.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
51.8%
Black or African American
30.6%
Asian
5.7%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Other race
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 439,169 | 51.8% |
| Black or African American | 259,675 | 30.6% |
| Asian | 48,044 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 39,740 | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35,743 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 22,306 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,945 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 971 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
4.0%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
12.6%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
$200k+
20.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.0% |
| $200k+ | 20.4% |
| Median income | $90,092 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k–$300k
21.5%
$300k–$500k
35.2%
$500k–$1M
24.6%
$1M+
4.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $385,394 |
| Median rent / month | $1,173 |
| Owner occupied | 73.9% |
| Renter occupied | 26.1% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
| Single-family detached | 63.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 26.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.1% |
| Electricity | 37.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Fuel oil | 19.8% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 137,820 | 51.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 20,398 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 55,075 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 103,724 | 28.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 92,958 | 32.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 103,998 | 32.8% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.5% | 30.5% |
| Married | 52.9% | 48.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.9%
HS graduate
22.3%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
19.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11,521 | 9.4% |
| Kindergarten | 9,345 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 76,803 | 37.5% |
| High school | 40,672 | 19.4% |
| College / grad school | 59,219 | 26.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Professional & management
14.0%
Retail trade
8.7%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Public administration
7.3%
Construction
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Other services
5.3%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.6% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.4% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.4% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 4.3% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.2%
Under 18 years
8.9%
18 and over
6.6%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
12.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.0% |
| Retirement income | 27.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 40,310 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.4% |
| Public insurance | 30.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 765,420 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 38,261 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 12,442 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12,237 | 1.2% |
| Other languages | 7,864 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 713,004 | 91.3% |
| Born in same state | 700,519 | 90.1% |
| Born in different state | 528,737 | 68.1% |
| Foreign born | 12,485 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 98,846 | 8.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 57,553 | 59.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 88,897 | 10.9% |
| French | 56,842 | 7% |
| Arab | 36,145 | 4.5% |
| English | 4,625 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 2,952 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 2,796 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 2,581 | 0.3% |
| German | 1,154 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 971 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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