MD landscape

21217

Baltimore, MD

Total Population
31,634
Median Household Income
$36,665
Median Home Value
$163,400
Median Rent
$1,051

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$36,665
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$163,400
100.3% above state median
Rent
$1,051
100% above state median
Median Age
39.9 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.

Do more with Baltimore, MD 21217

Save this ZIP

Keep 21217 in your account to compare and revisit later — free.

Full ZIP report

Generate an in-depth, shareable report built from verified data for 21217.

New here? See report plans and pricing.

Location Map

Baltimore, MD 21217

Loading map...

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.

Unemployment rate of 13.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 29.2% 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
$36,665
-51.2% 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: 2.10 people

Total Households
14,567
Family Households
14.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
36.2%
#2 Industry
Finance
27.8%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
9.8%
Total Employed Residents:6,481

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
5.8%
616 workers
Public Transit
27.3%
2,882 workers
Total Commuting Workers:10,573
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (27.3% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
86.9%
12,183 employed
Labor Force
14,032
1,842 unemployed
Median Age
39.9 years
Per Capita Income
$29,922
Poverty Rate
29.2%