21206 ZIP Code — Baltimore, MD
Baltimore City County, Maryland
ZIP code 21206 is located in Baltimore, Maryland, within Baltimore City County. It covers approximately 7.25 square miles and serves a population of 51,020 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.
About ZIP code 21206
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $197,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $61,572. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
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 near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
51,020
population
7.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21206 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21206
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21206. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Baltimore | Acceptable |
| Baltimore | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21214 Baltimore (1.8 mi)
21237 Rosedale (2.2 mi)
21213 Baltimore (2.4 mi)
21251 Baltimore (2.5 mi)
21205 Baltimore (2.6 mi)
21239 Baltimore (3.3 mi)
21218 Baltimore (3.4 mi)
21224 Baltimore (3.9 mi)
21234 Parkville (4 mi)
21231 Baltimore (4.4 mi)
21236 Nottingham (4.6 mi)
21202 Baltimore (4.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 51,020 |
| Population density | 7,037 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 510 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3346 |
| Longitude | -76.5365 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 410/443 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.9% | 46.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 18.7% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 6.8% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
51,020
Population
7,037
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$61,572
Median household income
$33,468
Per capita income
$197,500
Median home value
$1,141
Median monthly rent
54.8%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
13,014
Housing units
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,294
Under 5
1,589
1,270
5–9
1,561
1,468
10–14
1,804
1,509
15–19
1,853
1,402
20–24
1,723
3,862
25–34
4,744
3,081
35–44
3,786
2,857
45–54
3,509
1,330
55–59
1,634
1,772
60–64
2,176
2,041
65–74
2,508
661
75–84
813
347
85+
426
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,111 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 39,909 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 6,796 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 36.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
70.5%
White
22.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
1.6%
Other race
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 36,754 | 70.5% |
| White | 11,506 | 22.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,117 | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,108 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 843 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 752 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.9% | 46.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.3% | 18.7% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 6.8% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
6.4%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
14.8%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $61,572 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
7.4%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
24.0%
$200k–$300k
40.4%
$300k–$500k
7.5%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,141 |
| Owner occupied | 54.8% |
| Renter occupied | 45.2% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 35.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 26.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.5% |
| 3 or more | 10.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.1% |
| Electricity | 22.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 4.2% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,850 | 28.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,542 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,144 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,908 | 43.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,797 | 28.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,213 | 25.5% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.5% | 47.6% |
| Married | 34.9% | 27.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
35.6%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
6.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 941 | 7.3% |
| Kindergarten | 515 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,920 | 38.3% |
| High school | 3,143 | 24.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,311 | 25.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.6%
Professional & management
10.2%
Public administration
10.0%
Retail trade
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Other services
5.5%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Construction
4.1%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.3% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 20.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.6% |
| Government | 23.4% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.3% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 9.7% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.6%
Under 18 years
16.2%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
15.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.3% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 22.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 38.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 24.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.3% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.7% |
| Visited dentist | 57.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,594 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 and over | 30.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.9% |
| Public insurance | 43.3% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,137 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 2,154 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 528 | 1.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 444 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 56 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,709 | 91.6% |
| Born in same state | 46,243 | 90.6% |
| Born in different state | 37,383 | 73.3% |
| Foreign born | 466 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,311 | 8.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,826 | 42.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,963 | 3.8% |
| Arab | 1,375 | 2.7% |
| French | 1,343 | 2.6% |
| English | 133 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 73 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 71 | 0.1% |
| German | 67 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 31 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21206
What part of Baltimore is ZIP code 21206?
ZIP code 21206 covers a portion of Baltimore, Maryland, within Baltimore City County.
What county is ZIP code 21206 in?
ZIP code 21206 falls within Baltimore City County, Maryland.
What is the population of ZIP code 21206?
ZIP code 21206 has an estimated population of 51,020 residents, with a density of 7,034 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21206?
The median home value in ZIP code 21206 is $197,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21206?
The median household income in ZIP code 21206 is $61,572, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21206 in?
ZIP code 21206 observes the EST timezone.