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21201

Baltimore, MD

Total Population
18,305
Median Household Income
$42,324
Median Home Value
$251,900
Median Rent
$1,249

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$42,324
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$251,900
100.5% above state median
Rent
$1,249
100% above state median
Median Age
32.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Baltimore, MD

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 46.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 32.1 years, attracting young professionals and families.

High remote work adoption with 21.0% working from home.

Poverty rate of 30.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$42,324
-43.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-55,919,744
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.69 people

Total Households
10,425
Family Households
9.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
39.1%
#2 Industry
Finance
28.7%
#3 Industry
Construction
9.5%
Total Employed Residents:5,194

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
21.0%
1,720 workers
Public Transit
21.6%
1,766 workers
Total Commuting Workers:8,180
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (21.0% work from home)
Good public transit usage (21.6% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.1%
9,979 employed
Labor Force
10,492
513 unemployed
Median Age
32.1 years
Per Capita Income
$39,565
Poverty Rate
30.9%