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21221

Maryland · 43,487 residents · 15.0 sq mi
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ZIP 21221 is home to 43,487 people in Baltimore County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 21% of adults. There are 2,893 people per square mile. Households here earn about 27% less than in Baltimore County as a whole. The median age is 42.4, about 3 years above the US median. The typical home is worth $271,500. Among the 38 ZIP codes in Baltimore County, 21221 ranks 36th by median household income.

$67,340
US average: $82,259
$36,926
US average: $44,673
$271,500
US average: $376,019
21.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
15.0 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
21.6%
Age 65+
18.6%
47.0%
53.0%
2.50 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(24,452)
Black27.8%(12,074)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(2,560)
Asian2%(883)
Other8.1%(3,518)
75
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.0
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 County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST36TH OF 38HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
21013$171,354
21023$84,474
21030$89,015
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 21221?

ZIP code 21221 has about 43,487 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21221?

The typical household in ZIP code 21221 earns about $67,340 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21221 expensive?

In ZIP code 21221, the median home is worth about $271,500, and the typical rent is about $1,310 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21221?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21221 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21221?

About 12.8% of people in ZIP code 21221 live below the federal poverty line.

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