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21216

Maryland · 29,426 residents · 3.30 sq mi
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ZIP 21216 is home to 29,426 people in Baltimore. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. The poverty rate is 27.0%, above the 12.5% national rate. Density works out to 8,912 people per square mile. 50% of homes are owner-occupied. The typical home is worth $147,800. Among the 20 ZIP codes in Baltimore, 21216 ranks 19th by median household income.

$42,031
US average: $82,259
$25,472
US average: $44,673
$147,800
US average: $376,019
17.2%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
3.30 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
26.7%
Age 65+
16.3%
42.5%
57.5%
2.34 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(675)
Black89.6%(26,371)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,426)
Asian0.2%(49)
Other3.1%(905)
24
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.5
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
LOWEST19TH OF 20HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
21201$45,640
21202$59,377
21205$43,176
21206$64,531
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 21216?

ZIP code 21216 has about 29,426 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21216?

The typical household in ZIP code 21216 earns about $42,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21216 expensive?

In ZIP code 21216, the median home is worth about $147,800, and the typical rent is about $1,176 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21216?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21216 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21216?

About 27.0% of people in ZIP code 21216 live below the federal poverty line.

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