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21215

Maryland · 52,229 residents · 6.81 sq mi
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With 52,229 people, ZIP 21215 is a ZIP code in Baltimore. There are 7,667 people per square mile. 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value sits at $201,200. Owners hold 55% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 21.4%, above the 12.5% national rate. Among the 20 ZIP codes in Baltimore, 21215 ranks 14th by median household income.

$51,587
US average: $82,259
$33,520
US average: $44,673
$201,200
US average: $376,019
26.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
6.81 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
23.4%
Age 65+
21.2%
43.7%
56.3%
2.35 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic16%(8,353)
Black72.6%(37,941)
Hispanic / Latino5%(2,598)
Asian1.6%(831)
Other4.8%(2,506)
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Baltimore
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST14TH OF 20HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
21201$45,640
21202$59,377
21205$43,176
21206$64,531
In context

ZIP 21215 compared with Baltimore

MeasureZIP 21215BaltimoreDifference
Median household income$51,587$62,17717% lower
Median home value$201,200$229,60012% lower
Homes that are rented45.2%52.5%−7.3 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher26.0%36.1%−10.1 pts
Poverty rate21.4%19.7%+1.6 pts
Foreign-born residents9.0%9.3%About the same
Median age41.236.25.0 years older
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 21215?

ZIP code 21215 has about 52,229 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21215?

The typical household in ZIP code 21215 earns about $51,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21215 expensive?

In ZIP code 21215, the median home is worth about $201,200, and the typical rent is about $1,172 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21215?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21215 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21215?

About 21.4% of people in ZIP code 21215 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024