21224 ZIP Code — Baltimore, MD
Baltimore City County, Maryland
ZIP code 21224 is located in Baltimore, Maryland, within Baltimore City County. It covers approximately 9.33 square miles and serves a population of 44,915 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410.
About ZIP code 21224
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 $260,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
The gap between median ($86,443) 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
44,915
population
9.33
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21224 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21224
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21224. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Baltimore | Acceptable |
| Baltimore | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21205 Baltimore (2.4 mi)
21222 Dundalk (2.5 mi)
21231 Baltimore (3.2 mi)
21213 Baltimore (3.5 mi)
21206 Baltimore (3.9 mi)
21202 Baltimore (4.1 mi)
21241 Baltimore (4.3 mi)
21263 Baltimore (4.3 mi)
21275 Baltimore (4.3 mi)
21264 Baltimore (4.3 mi)
21273 Baltimore (4.3 mi)
21233 Baltimore (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,915 |
| Population density | 4,814 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 510 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.33 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.42 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.2785 |
| Longitude | -76.5342 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 410 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.1% | 46.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.1% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.2% | 18.7% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 6.8% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
44,915
Population
4,814
People per sq mi
34.2
Median age
$86,443
Median household income
$51,164
Per capita income
$260,200
Median home value
$1,740
Median monthly rent
61.2%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
15,072
Housing units
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,481
Under 5
1,540
924
5–9
961
1,163
10–14
1,208
987
15–19
1,025
960
20–24
997
5,859
25–34
6,091
3,922
35–44
4,077
1,968
45–54
2,046
1,176
55–59
1,222
881
60–64
915
1,578
65–74
1,640
850
75–84
883
275
85+
286
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,924 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 35,991 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 5,512 | 12.3% |
| Median age | 34.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.5%
Black or African American
12.2%
Hispanic or Latino
12.1%
Other race
9.8%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,861 | 56.5% |
| Black or African American | 6,254 | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,156 | 12.1% |
| Other race | 5,027 | 9.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,824 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 1,703 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 244 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.1% | 46.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.1% | 28.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.2% | 18.7% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 10.5% | 6.8% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
7.8%
$50k–$75k
13.0%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
15.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 15.4% |
| Median income | $86,443 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k–$300k
27.0%
$300k–$500k
30.8%
$500k–$1M
7.5%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $260,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,740 |
| Owner occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter occupied | 38.8% |
| Vacant | 14.3% |
| Single-family detached | 9.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.26 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 51.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% |
| 3 or more | 11.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.6% |
| Electricity | 30.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 2.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,673 | 34.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,016 | 10.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,140 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,529 | 33.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,497 | 23.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,964 | 20.5% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.5% | 45.9% |
| Married | 41.1% | 35.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
21.1%
Some college, no degree
11.9%
Associate's degree
3.8%
Bachelor's degree
26.1%
Graduate / professional
22.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 586 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 366 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,631 | 41.8% |
| High school | 1,694 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,411 | 27.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Professional & management
15.2%
Retail trade
8.1%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Construction
6.5%
Public administration
6.5%
Manufacturing
6.2%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Information
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.4% |
| Service | 12.0% |
| Sales & office | 15.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 7.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.4% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.8% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 6.5% |
| Walk | 3.7% |
| Work from home | 15.2% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.2 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
27.0%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
34.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.5% |
| Retirement income | 15.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.6% |
| High cholesterol | 27.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.4% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,360 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.3% |
| Public insurance | 35.5% |
| No insurance | 9.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,894 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 4,154 | 9.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,318 | 7.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 476 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 219 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,531 | 85.8% |
| Born in same state | 37,651 | 83.8% |
| Born in different state | 22,560 | 50.2% |
| Foreign born | 880 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,384 | 14.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,701 | 42.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,305 | 11.8% |
| French | 2,810 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 1,731 | 3.9% |
| Polish | 273 | 0.6% |
| English | 254 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 178 | 0.4% |
| German | 177 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 104 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 94 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.1% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21224
What city is ZIP code 21224 in?
ZIP code 21224 is primarily assigned to Baltimore, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21224 in?
ZIP code 21224 falls within Baltimore City County, Maryland.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 21224?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21224?
15% of residents in ZIP code 21224 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 21224?
ZIP code 21224 has an estimated population of 44,915 residents, with a density of 4,816 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21224?
The median household income in ZIP code 21224 is $86,443, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21224 in?
ZIP code 21224 observes the EST timezone.