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Household size in ZIP 21050
| Period | ZIP 21050 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 21050 average 2.75 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.93, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the southeast.
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 21050
| Period | ZIP 21050 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 21050 skews older than the country: its median age is 42.9, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 21050
| Period | ZIP 21050 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 21050: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 21050
Renters in ZIP 21050
| Period | ZIP 21050 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 21050 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (32.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 21050
| Period | ZIP 21050 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.0% of homes in ZIP 21050 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven 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 21050
| Period | ZIP 21050 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 21050 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 21050
| Period | ZIP 21050 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,173 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,284 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,629 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,999 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$826 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 21050 pays $1,999 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $826 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the north.
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 21050
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21050
| Period | ZIP 21050 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.6% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.8% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.7% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 21050 is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (46.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northwest.
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 21050
| Period | ZIP 21050 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 21050: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 21050 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Maryland ZIP codes.
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 21050
| Period | ZIP 21050 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 21050 has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 21050 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 21050 | 2.75 | 42.9 | 7.6% | 10.4% | 2.0% | 1991 | $1,999 | 46.7% | 96.3% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 21014 | 2.65 | 41.7 | 6.2% | 23.2% | 3.5% | 1985 | $1,470 | 47.9% | 95.4% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 21047 | 2.84 | 45.6 | 5.6% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 1985 | $2,199 | 54.3% | 97.9% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 21084 | 2.64 | 45.7 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 1978 | $1,382 | 40.7% | 96.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 21015 | 2.76 | 42.6 | 8.0% | 11.4% | 4.5% | 1989 | $1,643 | 52.4% | 96.6% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 21154 | 2.76 | 49.0 | 5.0% | 12.5% | 9.1% | 1984 | $1,204 | 30.0% | 94.4% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 21013 | 2.93 | 46.5 | 8.0% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1975 | $1,245 | 55.1% | 95.5% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 21028 | 2.82 | 45.0 | 4.8% | 11.6% | 3.5% | 1972 | $1,380 | 48.4% | 96.1% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 21082 | 2.90 | 40.8 | 10.2% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 1969 | $1,642 | 45.8% | 95.8% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 21051 | 2.54 | 44.8 | 9.0% | 9.0% | 3.4% | 1967 | $1,627 | 49.6% | 99.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 21009 | 2.67 | 38.4 | 9.6% | 18.4% | 3.5% | 1994 | $2,023 | 41.4% | 96.5% | 4.2% |
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 21050. 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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