21214 ZIP Code — Baltimore, MD
Baltimore City County, Maryland
ZIP code 21214 is located in Baltimore, Maryland, within Baltimore City County. It covers approximately 2.79 square miles and serves a population of 21,510 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.
About ZIP code 21214
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 $233,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $77,398. 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 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 21214 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
21,510
population
2.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21214 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21214
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21214. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Baltimore | Acceptable |
| Baltimore | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21251 Baltimore (1.2 mi)
21239 Baltimore (1.6 mi)
21206 Baltimore (1.8 mi)
21213 Baltimore (2.3 mi)
21218 Baltimore (2.5 mi)
21212 Baltimore (3.2 mi)
21205 Baltimore (3.2 mi)
21234 Parkville (3.4 mi)
21237 Rosedale (3.7 mi)
21252 Towson (3.9 mi)
21210 Baltimore (3.9 mi)
21211 Baltimore (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,510 |
| Population density | 7,710 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 510 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3504 |
| Longitude | -76.5629 |
| 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 | 33.5% | 46.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.8% | 18.7% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 6.8% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
21,510
Population
7,710
People per sq mi
41.2
Median age
$77,398
Median household income
$36,880
Per capita income
$233,100
Median home value
$1,237
Median monthly rent
77.9%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
7,082
Housing units
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
429
Under 5
514
686
5–9
821
589
10–14
705
587
15–19
703
445
20–24
532
1,245
25–34
1,489
1,502
35–44
1,796
1,275
45–54
1,525
656
55–59
785
762
60–64
911
989
65–74
1,184
413
75–84
493
216
85+
258
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,578 | 21.3% |
| 18 and over | 16,932 | 78.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,553 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 41.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
57.5%
White
34.4%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,665 | 57.5% |
| White | 7,573 | 34.4% |
| Two or more races | 827 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 498 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 199 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 144 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.5% | 46.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.8% | 18.7% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.1% | 6.8% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
5.6%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
22.2%
$150k–$200k
11.0%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $77,398 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
7.4%
$150k–$200k
22.5%
$200k–$300k
48.5%
$300k–$500k
16.9%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,237 |
| Owner occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter occupied | 22.1% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
| Single-family detached | 69.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 15.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.1% |
| Electricity | 17.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 4.8% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,251 | 39.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 437 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,424 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,180 | 38.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,214 | 26.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,496 | 30.1% |
| Average household size | 2.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.8% | 38.3% |
| Married | 43.3% | 36.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
22.6%
Some college, no degree
23.3%
Associate's degree
6.7%
Bachelor's degree
20.3%
Graduate / professional
19.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 368 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 315 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,042 | 39.1% |
| High school | 998 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,504 | 28.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.9%
Professional & management
9.5%
Retail trade
9.2%
Public administration
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Other services
5.0%
Construction
4.9%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.1% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.2% |
| Government | 23.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.3% |
| Carpool | 8.0% |
| Public transit | 4.3% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 12.5% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
6.5%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
3.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.7% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.4% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.9% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,241 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 30.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.1% |
| Public insurance | 38.2% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,567 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 438 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 91 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 84 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,985 | 92.9% |
| Born in same state | 19,754 | 91.8% |
| Born in different state | 14,398 | 66.9% |
| Foreign born | 231 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,525 | 7.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,037 | 68.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,824 | 8.5% |
| French | 1,153 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 750 | 3.5% |
| English | 89 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 70 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 69 | 0.3% |
| German | 41 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 38 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21214
What city is ZIP code 21214 in?
ZIP code 21214 is primarily assigned to Baltimore, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21214 in?
ZIP code 21214 falls within Baltimore City County, Maryland.
What is the population of ZIP code 21214?
ZIP code 21214 has an estimated population of 21,510 residents, with a density of 7,699 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21214?
The median home value in ZIP code 21214 is $233,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21214?
The median household income in ZIP code 21214 is $77,398, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21214 in?
ZIP code 21214 observes the EST timezone.