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Household size in ZIP 21029
| Period | ZIP 21029 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.29 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.35 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.17 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.26 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 21029 are large by national standards, averaging 3.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Only 11 of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 21029
| Period | ZIP 21029 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.7 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.7, ZIP 21029 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.9, as it has nationally. ZIP 21029 is older than at least four in five Maryland ZIP codes.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 21029
| Period | ZIP 21029 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 21029: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 21029 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Maryland ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 21029
Renters in ZIP 21029
| Period | ZIP 21029 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 21029 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 6.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 21029
| Period | ZIP 21029 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.4% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 21029: just 1.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only six of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 21029
| Period | ZIP 21029 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 21029 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 21029
| Period | ZIP 21029 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,895 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,985 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,641 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,220 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,325 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 21029 pays $3,220 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,325 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 21029
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21029
| Period | ZIP 21029 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.4% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.9% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.8% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.8% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 21029: 80.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.4 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 21029
| Period | ZIP 21029 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.7% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.4% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 21029: 98.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 21029
| Period | ZIP 21029 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 21029 has been strong: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 21029 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 21029 | 3.26 | 44.7 | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 1996 | $3,220 | 80.8% | 98.4% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 20777 | 3.17 | 41.8 | 2.0% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1986 | $3,232 | 76.2% | 97.1% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 21044 | 2.48 | 41.6 | 10.9% | 39.7% | 10.9% | 1985 | $1,992 | 67.1% | 95.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 20759 | 2.99 | 39.9 | 8.7% | 17.5% | 0.9% | 2008 | $2,961 | 83.5% | 98.3% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 21036 | 3.11 | 48.4 | 5.2% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 1988 | $3,338 | 71.5% | 97.0% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 20862 | 2.94 | 52.5 | 3.9% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 1981 | $2,118 | 61.1% | 96.8% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 21046 | 2.60 | 37.4 | 10.9% | 34.8% | 5.2% | 1984 | $2,111 | 61.9% | 97.3% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 20861 | 2.90 | 48.5 | 6.8% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 1987 | $1,630 | 67.2% | 89.8% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 21737 | 3.27 | 43.7 | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 1994 | $2,737 | 71.0% | 97.1% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 20868 | 2.96 | 47.4 | 20.8% | 3.6% | 7.6% | 1968 | $2,068 | 65.1% | 95.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 21045 | 2.61 | 40.4 | 12.3% | 32.4% | 3.3% | 1981 | $2,048 | 57.0% | 93.7% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 21029. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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