21219 ZIP Code — Sparrows Point, MD

Baltimore County, Maryland

ZIP code 21219 is located in Sparrows Point, Maryland, within Baltimore County. It covers approximately 12.13 square miles and serves a population of 9,605 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 443/410.

About ZIP code 21219

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $348,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($116,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 43% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 21219 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,605

population

12.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21219 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21219

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21219. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sparrows Point	Acceptable
Sparrows Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21222 Dundalk (4.4 mi) 21221 Essex (4.7 mi) 21224 Baltimore (6.9 mi) 21226 Curtis Bay (7.6 mi) 21220 Middle River (7.8 mi) 21122 Pasadena (8.6 mi) 21237 Rosedale (8.6 mi) 21060 Glen Burnie (9.1 mi) 21205 Baltimore (9.2 mi) 21206 Baltimore (9.6 mi) 21231 Baltimore (10 mi) 21213 Baltimore (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,605
Population density	792 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	12.13 sq mi
Water area	4.32 sq mi
Latitude	39.2280
Longitude	-76.4228
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	443/410

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.6%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	37.6%	28.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	10.8%	9.5%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,605

Population

792

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

$116,000

Median household income

$58,142

Per capita income

$348,900

Median home value

$1,416

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

3,486

Housing units

27.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

277

Under 5

282

218

5–9

221

323

10–14

328

198

15–19

201

267

20–24

271

463

25–34

471

643

35–44

653

506

45–54

515

411

55–59

418

469

60–64

476

556

65–74

566

279

75–84

284

153

85+

156

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,876	19.5%
18 and over	7,729	80.5%
65 and over	1,994	20.8%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.5%

Asian 6.8%

Black or African American 3.5%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,308	84.5%
Asian	673	6.8%
Black or African American	341	3.5%
Two or more races	267	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	230	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.6%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	37.6%	28.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	10.8%	9.5%	13.4%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 3.6%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k+ 18.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	3.6%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	17.1%
$200k+	18.4%
Median income	$116,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 46.8%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$348,900
Median rent / month	$1,416
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	9.9%
Single-family detached	86.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	17.0%
1939 or earlier	18.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.1%
Electricity	35.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Fuel oil	19.4%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,939	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	186	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	794	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	665	18.6%
Households with children under 18	1,070	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,466	40.9%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	20.1%
Married	50.3%	51.6%
Separated	4.4%	2.4%
Widowed	4.9%	13.2%
Divorced	11.4%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	134	6.5%
Kindergarten	75	3.7%
Elementary school	925	45.1%
High school	323	15.8%
College / grad school	592	28.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Professional & management 13.7%

Construction 12.4%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Public administration 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Retail trade 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Other services 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Information 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.5%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 0.8%

Female-led households 19.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	735	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	4.7%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.1%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,046	94.2%
Spanish	298	3.3%
Other Indo-European	27	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	86	1.0%
Other languages	173	1.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,119	94.9%
Born in same state	9,109	94.8%
Born in different state	7,736	80.5%
Foreign born	10	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	486	5.1%
Not a US citizen	416	85.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,441	15%
French	1,124	11.7%
Arab	465	4.8%
Irish	64	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	45	0.5%
Norwegian	42	0.4%
English	36	0.4%
Polish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21219

What city is ZIP code 21219 in?

ZIP code 21219 is primarily assigned to Sparrows Point, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21219 in?

ZIP code 21219 falls within Baltimore County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 21219 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 21219 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21219 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 21219 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21219?

The median home value in ZIP code 21219 is $348,900.

Does ZIP code 21219 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 21219 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 21219 in?

ZIP code 21219 observes the EST timezone.