21252 ZIP Code — Towson, MD
Baltimore County, Maryland
ZIP code 21252 is located in Towson, Maryland, within Baltimore County. It covers approximately 0.25 square miles and serves a population of 4,456 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443/667.
About ZIP code 21252
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
4,456
population
0.25
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21252 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21252
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21252. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Towson | Acceptable |
| Towson | Acceptable |
| Towson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21204 Towson (1.3 mi)
21212 Baltimore (1.5 mi)
21210 Baltimore (2.3 mi)
21239 Baltimore (2.3 mi)
21286 Towson (3.1 mi)
21209 Baltimore (3.1 mi)
21251 Baltimore (3.6 mi)
21093 Lutherville Timonium (3.7 mi)
21214 Baltimore (3.9 mi)
21218 Baltimore (4.1 mi)
21211 Baltimore (4.2 mi)
21215 Baltimore (4.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,456 |
| Population density | 17,824 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 005 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3870 |
| Longitude | -76.6178 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 410/443/667 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
4,456
Population
17,824
People per sq mi
19.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,958
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
10.5%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
996
15–19
1,402
808
20–24
1,139
28
25–34
40
18
45–54
25
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 18 and over | 4,445 | 99.8% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.2%
Black or African American
31.7%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Other race
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,509 | 55.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,441 | 31.7% |
| Two or more races | 287 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 149 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.8% |
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 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 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
17.1%
Some college, no degree
12.6%
Associate's degree
44.1%
Bachelor's degree
26.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.1% |
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 | 4,443 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
29.7%
Retail trade
16.7%
Professional & management
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Other services
2.8%
Manufacturing
1.3%
Public administration
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.1% |
| Service | 35.0% |
| Sales & office | 31.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 10.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 17.8% |
| Self-employed | 1.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 36.9% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 41.6% |
| Work from home | 10.5% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.0 |
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 | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 15.9% |
| High cholesterol | 10.4% |
| Diabetes | 2.3% |
| Heart disease | 1.3% |
| Stroke | 0.9% |
| Asthma | 16.5% |
| Arthritis | 7.1% |
| Kidney disease | 1.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 0.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 31.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Depression | 31.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.5% |
| Poor mental health | 30.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 15.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 39.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 67.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 17 | 0.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 83.7% |
| Public insurance | 15.3% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,456 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 74 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 54 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,142 | 93.0% |
| Born in same state | 4,046 | 90.8% |
| Born in different state | 2,922 | 65.6% |
| Foreign born | 96 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 314 | 7.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 167 | 53.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 517 | 11.6% |
| Arab | 176 | 3.9% |
| French | 138 | 3.1% |
| German | 97 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 38 | 0.9% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 8 | 0.2% |
| English | 4 | 0.1% |
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 21252
What city is ZIP code 21252 in?
ZIP code 21252 is primarily assigned to Towson, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21252 in?
ZIP code 21252 falls within Baltimore County, Maryland.
What is the population of ZIP code 21252?
ZIP code 21252 has an estimated population of 4,456 residents, with a density of 17,896 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 21252 in?
ZIP code 21252 observes the EST timezone.