21213 ZIP Code — Baltimore, MD

Baltimore City County, Maryland

ZIP code 21213 is located in Baltimore, Maryland, within Baltimore City County. It covers approximately 3.43 square miles and serves a population of 28,862 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.

About ZIP code 21213

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 $121,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $47,870. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 21213 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

28,862

population

3.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21213 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21213

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21213. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Baltimore	Acceptable
Baltimore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21205 Baltimore (1.1 mi) 21218 Baltimore (1.5 mi) 21251 Baltimore (1.7 mi) 21231 Baltimore (2.3 mi) 21202 Baltimore (2.3 mi) 21214 Baltimore (2.3 mi) 21206 Baltimore (2.4 mi) 21263 Baltimore (2.8 mi) 21298 Baltimore (2.8 mi) 21273 Baltimore (2.8 mi) 21241 Baltimore (2.8 mi) 21233 Baltimore (2.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	28,862
Population density	8,415 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	510

Geography
Land area	3.43 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.3180
Longitude	-76.5753
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	55.3%	46.5%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	28.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	18.7%	30.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	6.8%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

28,862

Population

8,415

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$47,870

Median household income

$25,235

Per capita income

$121,800

Median home value

$1,251

Median monthly rent

55.1%

Home ownership

26.3%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

9,534

Housing units

19.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

617

Under 5

822

840

5–9

1,121

1,085

10–14

1,446

747

15–19

995

750

20–24

999

1,831

25–34

2,442

1,656

35–44

2,208

1,425

45–54

1,899

887

55–59

1,182

842

60–64

1,122

1,142

65–74

1,522

425

75–84

566

125

85+

166

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,089	24.6%
18 and over	21,773	75.4%
65 and over	3,946	13.7%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 85.6%

White 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2.3%

Other race 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	25,295	85.6%
White	2,148	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	699	2.4%
Two or more races	670	2.3%
Other race	655	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	59	0.2%
Asian	35	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.3%	46.5%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	28.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	18.7%	30.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	6.8%	13.4%

Under $10k 11.2%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.2%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$47,870

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,800
Median rent / month	$1,251
Owner occupied	55.1%
Renter occupied	44.9%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	4.4%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	1.3%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	2.6%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	17.8%
1940–1949	15.0%
1939 or earlier	49.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	61.5%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	29.9%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	20.8%
3 or more	5.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.2%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	5.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,900	16.9%
Cohabiting couple	815	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,225	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	6,297	56.0%
Households with children under 18	3,297	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,320	29.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.0%	58.2%
Married	21.7%	17.0%
Separated	4.4%	3.6%
Widowed	3.1%	9.5%
Divorced	9.7%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	258	3.6%
Kindergarten	499	6.9%
Elementary school	3,481	48.3%
High school	1,497	20.8%
College / grad school	1,469	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.8%

Retail trade 14.1%

Public administration 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Professional & management 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Construction 3.5%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Information 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.7%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	21.5%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.1%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	14.6%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 26.3%

Under 18 years 37.8%

18 and over 22.6%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 32.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.5%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	7.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	46.9%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	13.5%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.0%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	956	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.1%
Public insurance	60.5%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,423	95.0%
Spanish	243	0.9%
Other Indo-European	119	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	64	0.2%
Other languages	27	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	28,042	97.2%
Born in same state	27,801	96.3%
Born in different state	22,862	79.2%
Foreign born	241	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	820	2.8%
Not a US citizen	514	62.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	479	1.7%
Italian	428	1.5%
French	241	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	0.2%
Irish	30	0.1%
Norwegian	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	92.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21213

What city is ZIP code 21213 in?

ZIP code 21213 is primarily assigned to Baltimore, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21213 in?

ZIP code 21213 falls within Baltimore City County, Maryland.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21213?

26% of residents in ZIP code 21213 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21213?

The median home value in ZIP code 21213 is $121,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 21213?

Health data for ZIP code 21213 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 21213?

ZIP code 21213 has an estimated population of 28,862 residents, with a density of 8,410 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 21213 in?

ZIP code 21213 observes the EST timezone.