21209 ZIP Code – Baltimore, Maryland

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, ZIP code 21209 is a large ZIP code within Baltimore city with a population of approximately 29,960 residents. The median household income of $89,398 is below the Maryland average and above the national average. Median home values of $393,600 are well above the national average, with 57.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,587 is above the national average. Housing consists of 49% single-family (decreasing), 43% apartments (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, which is below the U.S. rate. An estimated 7.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 60.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 35.5, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 21210, 21215, 21212.

ZIP Code 21209 Data

Population 29,960
Median Household Income $89,398
Median Home Value $393,600
Median Rent $1,587
Median Age 35.5
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.4%
State Maryland

ZIP 21209 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 21209MD Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population29k13k10k
Median Household Income$89k$107k$73k
Median Home Value$393k$404k$258k
Median Rent$1,587$1,552$1,088
Median Age35.543.543.2
Unemployment Rate4.2%5.0%5.0%
Poverty Rate7.2%9.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher60.4%37.6%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
21210 BALTIMORE 15,005 $114,409
21215 BALTIMORE 53,674 $49,523
21212 BALTIMORE 33,861 $94,014
21285 TOWSON 10 Not provided
21204 TOWSON 20,188 $92,734