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21217

Maryland · 30,792 residents · 2.12 sq mi
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ZIP 21217 is home to 30,792 people in Baltimore. 30% of homes are owner-occupied. The poverty rate is 31.6%, above the 12.5% national rate. Density works out to 14,525 people per square mile. That trails the Baltimore median by roughly 38%. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Among the 20 ZIP codes in Baltimore, 21217 ranks 20th by median household income.

$38,409
US average: $82,259
$32,026
US average: $44,673
$180,100
US average: $376,019
23.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
2.12 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
19.5%
Age 65+
17.0%
49.6%
50.4%
1.94 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.2%(3,752)
Black79.9%(24,605)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(726)
Asian2.4%(754)
Other3.1%(955)
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.7
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
LOWEST20TH 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 21217?

ZIP code 21217 has about 30,792 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21217?

The typical household in ZIP code 21217 earns about $38,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21217 expensive?

In ZIP code 21217, the median home is worth about $180,100, and the typical rent is about $1,119 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21217?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21217 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21217?

About 31.6% of people in ZIP code 21217 live below the federal poverty line.

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