21217 ZIP Code – Baltimore, Maryland
21217 is a ZIP code serving Baltimore, Maryland in Baltimore city with a population of approximately 31,634 residents. At $36,665, the median household income here runs well below the Maryland average and well below the U.S. average. Median home values of $163,400 are below the national average, with 30.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,051 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 45% single-family (decreasing), 32% apartments (increasing), 23% duplex/multi-family.
At 13.4%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 30.5%, well above the national average. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 40.3, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 21201, 21211, 21223.
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ZIP 21217 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21217 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $36k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $163k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,051 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.3 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.5% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.3% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21201 – Baltimore
- 21211 – Baltimore
- 21223 – Baltimore
- 21202 – Baltimore
- 21216 – Baltimore
- 21233 – Baltimore
- 21218 – Baltimore
- 21287 – Baltimore
- 21231 – Baltimore
- 21230 – Baltimore
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21201 | BALTIMORE | 18,305 | $42,324 |
| 21211 | BALTIMORE | 15,935 | $79,909 |
| 21223 | BALTIMORE | 20,728 | $35,541 |
| 21202 | BALTIMORE | 20,115 | $59,098 |
| 21216 | BALTIMORE | 28,385 | $46,761 |