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21205

Baltimore, MD

Total Population
14,684
Median Household Income
$38,211
Median Home Value
$67,500
Median Rent
$1,024

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$38,211
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$67,500
100.1% above state median
Rent
$1,024
100% above state median
Median Age
32.8 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.

Young population with median age of 32.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 8.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 34.2% 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
$38,211
-49.2% 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: 2.78 people

Total Households
5,259
Family Households
18.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
34.8%
#2 Industry
Finance
18.5%
#3 Industry
Construction
17.1%
Total Employed Residents:3,097

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
13.4%
591 workers
Public Transit
22.6%
992 workers
Total Commuting Workers:4,398
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (13.4% work from home)
Good public transit usage (22.6% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.6%
4,943 employed
Labor Force
5,412
453 unemployed
Median Age
32.8 years
Per Capita Income
$20,869
Poverty Rate
34.2%