21250 ZIP Code — Baltimore, MD
Baltimore County, Maryland
ZIP code 21250 is located in Baltimore, Maryland, within Baltimore County. It covers approximately 0.25 square miles and serves a population of 2,959 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.
About ZIP code 21250
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
2,959
population
0.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21250 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21250
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21250. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Baltimore | Acceptable |
| Baltimore | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21227 Halethorpe (2.1 mi)
21229 Baltimore (2.1 mi)
21228 Catonsville (2.2 mi)
21223 Baltimore (3.7 mi)
21090 Linthicum Heights (3.8 mi)
21235 Baltimore (4.3 mi)
21216 Baltimore (4.5 mi)
21043 Ellicott City (4.5 mi)
21230 Baltimore (4.7 mi)
21207 Gwynn Oak (5 mi)
21225 Brooklyn (5.2 mi)
21217 Baltimore (5.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,959 |
| Population density | 11,836 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.2521 |
| Longitude | -76.7084 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 410/443 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
2,959
Population
11,836
People per sq mi
19.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$5,414
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
12.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
680
15–19
899
570
20–24
753
25
25–34
32
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 18 and over | 2,953 | 99.8% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47.3%
Black or African American
32.6%
Two or more races
8.4%
Asian
6.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,461 | 47.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,006 | 32.6% |
| Two or more races | 260 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 214 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 131 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.3% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 98.3% | 99.2% |
| Married | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
56.1%
Some college, no degree
14.0%
Associate's degree
17.5%
Bachelor's degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,927 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
44.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
24.7%
Retail trade
16.8%
Professional & management
6.6%
Other services
3.7%
Manufacturing
1.0%
Construction
0.7%
Public administration
0.7%
Information
0.6%
Transportation & utilities
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 32.1% |
| Sales & office | 27.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.3% |
| Production & transportation | 5.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 23.8% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 57.8% |
| Carpool | 2.3% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 22.2% |
| Work from home | 9.6% |
| Other means | 7.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| High blood pressure | 14.9% |
| High cholesterol | 10.4% |
| Diabetes | 2.2% |
| Heart disease | 1.2% |
| Stroke | 0.8% |
| Asthma | 13.4% |
| Arthritis | 5.5% |
| Kidney disease | 1.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.2% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 27.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 25.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.6% |
| Visited dentist | 44.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 69.5% |
| Teeth loss | 31.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 12 | 0.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 89.1% |
| Public insurance | 14.9% |
| No insurance | 2.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,959 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 39 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,678 | 90.5% |
| Born in same state | 2,645 | 89.4% |
| Born in different state | 1,912 | 64.6% |
| Foreign born | 33 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 281 | 9.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 178 | 63.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 185 | 6.3% |
| Arab | 72 | 2.4% |
| French | 52 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 29 | 1% |
| English | 10 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21250
What city is ZIP code 21250 in?
ZIP code 21250 is primarily assigned to Baltimore, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21250 in?
ZIP code 21250 falls within Baltimore County, Maryland.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 21250?
12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the population of ZIP code 21250?
ZIP code 21250 has an estimated population of 2,959 residents, with a density of 12,078 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 21250 in?
ZIP code 21250 observes the EST timezone.