21216 ZIP Code – Baltimore, Maryland

21216 is a large ZIP code in Baltimore, Maryland, part of Baltimore city with a population of approximately 28,385 residents. The median household income is $46,761 — well below the Maryland average and below the national average. The median home value of $131,500 is well below the national average, with 50.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,094 is near the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 15% apartments (decreasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.

Unemployment stands at 12.9%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. At 36.7, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 21217, 21229, 21223.

ZIP Code 21216 Data

Population 28,385
Median Household Income $46,761
Median Home Value $131,500
Median Rent $1,094
Median Age 36.7
Unemployment Rate 12.9%
Poverty Rate 24.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%
State Maryland

ZIP 21216 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 21216MD Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population28k13k10k
Median Household Income$46k$107k$73k
Median Home Value$131k$404k$258k
Median Rent$1,094$1,552$1,088
Median Age36.743.543.2
Unemployment Rate12.9%5.0%5.0%
Poverty Rate24.5%9.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher16.3%37.6%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
21217 BALTIMORE 31,634 $36,665
21229 BALTIMORE 44,332 $52,692
21223 BALTIMORE 20,728 $35,541
21211 BALTIMORE 15,935 $79,909
21215 BALTIMORE 53,674 $49,523