Zip code 21216: Baltimore, Maryland

Q: What city is zip code 21216?

21216 is assigned to Baltimore, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 21216 in?

21216 is in Baltimore city, Maryland.

Q: What is the population of 21216?

About 29,426 people live in 21216, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 21216?

The median household income in 21216 is $42,031.

Q: What zip codes are near 21216?

The closest zip codes to 21216 are 21217, 21211, 21223, 21229, 21215.

Residential delivery areaBaltimore cityEastern Time

Population

29,426

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$148K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,176/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.3 sq mi

8,912 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 21216

21216 is an urban zip code in Baltimore, Maryland (Baltimore city), covering 3.3 sq mi of land. About 29,426 people live here, or 8,912 per square mile. The median resident is 34.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,031 a year, about 52% of the national median of $80,734. 27% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $147,800, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 50% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,176 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.2 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 21216 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate14.1%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%12th of 444 in MD
Government workers26.5%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%118th of 444 in MD
Poverty rate27%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%15th of 441 in MD
Housing vacancy21%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%57th of 441 in MD
Population density8,912/sq mi
91st
U.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi15th of 446 in MD
Average commute33.2 min
87th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MD 31.1 min166th of 421 in MD
Rent-burdened renters60.9%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%82nd of 404 in MD
Residents under 1826.7%
85th
U.S. 22% · MD 22.2%61st of 446 in MD
Income inequality (Gini)0.483
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MD 0.45652nd of 438 in MD
Tech workers3.3%
58th
U.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%285th of 444 in MD
Work from home13.6%
54th
U.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%281st of 444 in MD
Veterans6%
52nd
U.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%286th of 446 in MD
Population29,426
49th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,01187th of 446 in MD
Residents 65 and older16.3%
48th
U.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%280th of 446 in MD
Healthcare workers9.1%
44th
U.S. 9.7% · MD 9%177th of 444 in MD
Median gross rent$1,176
34th
U.S. $1,413 · MD $1,705270th of 338 in MD
Median earnings per worker$41,889
28th
U.S. $49,666 · MD $61,200391st of 443 in MD
Uninsured rate4.5%
27th
U.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%179th of 444 in MD
Median age34.7
19th
U.S. 38.9 · MD 39.4395th of 446 in MD
Homeownership rate50.2%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%398th of 441 in MD
Foreign-born residents3%
18th
U.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%318th of 446 in MD
Bachelor's degree or higher17.2%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MD 43.4%396th of 445 in MD
Diversity index19.3
12th
U.S. 61.4 · MD 67.7360th of 446 in MD
Per capita income$25,472
9th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MD $52,979431st of 446 in MD
Median home value$147,800
9th
U.S. $332,700 · MD $419,900410th of 421 in MD
Median household income$42,031
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MD $103,678409th of 414 in MD
Broadband access72.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MD 92.4%425th of 441 in MD
Self-employed workers3.2%
1st
U.S. 10% · MD 8.7%404th of 444 in MD

Measure	21216	Baltimore city	MD	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MD
Unemployment rateWeakness	14.1%	6.5%	4.9%	5.2%	98th	12th of 444
Government workers	26.5%	20.4%	22.5%	14.5%	96th	118th of 444
Poverty rateWeakness	27%	19.7%	9.4%	12.5%	94th	15th of 441
Housing vacancy	21%	13.3%	7.7%	10.1%	94th	57th of 441
Population density	8,912/sq mi	7,082/sq mi	639/sq mi	95/sq mi	91st	15th of 446
Average commuteWeakness	33.2 min	29.1 min	31.1 min	26.4 min	87th	166th of 421
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	60.9%	53.7%	51.5%	51.1%	85th	82nd of 404
Residents under 18	26.7%	20.9%	22.2%	22%	85th	61st of 446
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.483	0.508	0.456	0.483	82nd	52nd of 438
Tech workers	3.3%	4.7%	6.4%	3.8%	58th	285th of 444
Work from home	13.6%	17.8%	19.3%	15.1%	54th	281st of 444
Veterans	6%	4.7%	6.8%	6.2%	52nd	286th of 446
Population	29,426	573,243	6,206,011	334,922,499	49th	87th of 446
Residents 65 and older	16.3%	15.3%	16.7%	17.2%	48th	280th of 446
Healthcare workers	9.1%	11%	9%	9.7%	44th	177th of 444
Median gross rent	$1,176	$1,331	$1,705	$1,413	34th	270th of 338
Median earnings per worker	$41,889	$51,879	$61,200	$49,666	28th	391st of 443
Uninsured rate	4.5%	5.9%	6.3%	8.4%	27th	179th of 444
Median age	34.7	36.2	39.4	38.9	19th	395th of 446
Homeownership rateWeakness	50.2%	47.5%	67.6%	65.2%	18th	398th of 441
Foreign-born residents	3%	9.3%	16.6%	14.1%	18th	318th of 446
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.2%	36.1%	43.4%	35.7%	14th	396th of 445
Diversity index	19.3	58.1	67.7	61.4	12th	360th of 446
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,472	$40,604	$52,979	$44,673	9th	431st of 446
Median home value	$147,800	$229,600	$419,900	$332,700	9th	410th of 421
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,031	$62,177	$103,678	$80,734	4th	409th of 414
Broadband accessWeakness	72.7%	85.4%	92.4%	91%	1st	425th of 441
Self-employed workers	3.2%	6.4%	8.7%	10%	1st	404th of 444

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

13%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.7

Under 18

26.7%

65 and over

16.3%

Race and ethnicity

White2%
Black90%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.2%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

19.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

80.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 12,307
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 49.3%
Married couples: 15.1%
Living alone: 47.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

34%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

21216

$42,031

Baltimore city

$62,177

Maryland

$103,678

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,472

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.483

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

21216

$147,800

Baltimore city

$229,600

Maryland

$419,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

21216

$1,176

Baltimore city

$1,331

Maryland

$1,705

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

73%

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

10%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 15,580
Owner-occupied: 50.2%
Vacant: 21%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 60.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 39.1%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

50%

Carpooled

Transit

21%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

20%

20–29

17%

30–44

27%

45–59

60+

17%

Average commute

33.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

19%

Transportation and moving

14%

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Education

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Management

Computer and math

Food service

Police and fire

Production

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Engineering and science

0.1%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

24%

Public administration

13%

Retail

12%

Education

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$41,889

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

26.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

11.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	21216	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$72,560	$74,888
Service	$30,462	$26,804
Sales and office	$42,168	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,388	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,588	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

40%

Some college

26%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
Households with broadband: 72.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.5%
No internet access: 23.3%
Without health insurance: 4.5%
Limited-English households: 0.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Baltimore
State: Maryland
County: Baltimore city
Center point: 39.3106° N, 76.6717° W
Land area: 3.3 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Baltimore100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 21216

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
21217	Baltimore, MD	1.8 mi	30,792	$38,409	$180,100
21211	Baltimore, MD	2.1 mi	14,969	$82,828	$284,500
21223	Baltimore, MD	2.1 mi	19,572	$45,840	$110,600
21229	Baltimore, MD	2.1 mi	46,679	$60,047	$201,300
21215	Baltimore, MD	2.5 mi	52,229	$51,587	$201,200
21207	Gwynn Oak, MD	2.7 mi	47,099	$67,060	$260,300
21290	Baltimore, MD · PO box	2.8 mi	—	—	—
21201	Baltimore, MD	2.9 mi	18,307	$45,640	$275,300
21203	Baltimore, MD · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
21235	Baltimore, MD · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
21241	Baltimore, MD · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—
21263	Baltimore, MD · PO box	3.3 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 21216

What city is zip code 21216?

21216 is assigned to Baltimore, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 21216 in?

21216 is in Baltimore city, Maryland.

What is the population of 21216?

About 29,426 people live in 21216, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 21216 in?

21216 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 21216?

The median household income in 21216 is $42,031.

What zip codes are near 21216?

The closest zip codes to 21216 are 21217, 21211, 21223, 21229, 21215.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21216, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.