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Household size in ZIP 21078
| Period | ZIP 21078 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 21078 run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 21078
| Period | ZIP 21078 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.2 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 21078 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 are older.
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 21078
| Period | ZIP 21078 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 21078 than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 21078
Renters in ZIP 21078
| Period | ZIP 21078 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.8% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 21078 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 8.7 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 21078
| Period | ZIP 21078 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 21078: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Baltimore area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 21078
| Period | ZIP 21078 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 21078 are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east.
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 21078
| Period | ZIP 21078 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,092 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,279 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,249 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,649 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$557 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 21078 pays $1,649 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Baltimore area ($1,778). Rent has climbed $557 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 21078
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21078
| Period | ZIP 21078 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.8% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.5% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 21078 (41.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
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 21078
| Period | ZIP 21078 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.7% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.9% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 21078 is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 21078
| Period | ZIP 21078 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 21078 runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 21078 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 21078 | 2.49 | 46.2 | 9.6% | 24.0% | 5.8% | 1985 | $1,649 | 41.5% | 93.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 21902 | 1.81 | 57.9 | 6.9% | 53.9% | 8.5% | 1986 | $799 | 18.9% | 88.4% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 21903 | 2.37 | 45.1 | 7.3% | 26.9% | 3.5% | 1980 | $1,060 | 19.8% | 92.3% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 21005 | 2.33 | 33.9 | 9.1% | 97.2% | 12.2% | 1982 | $2,096 | 55.6% | 99.3% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 21001 | 2.50 | 39.4 | 14.1% | 36.3% | 5.0% | 1985 | $1,668 | 27.0% | 92.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 21904 | 2.62 | 42.3 | 10.1% | 10.8% | 10.4% | 1986 | $1,432 | 23.3% | 92.6% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 21028 | 2.82 | 45.0 | 4.8% | 11.6% | 3.5% | 1972 | $1,380 | 48.4% | 96.1% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 21130 | 1.88 | 30.3 | 43.3% | 88.1% | 4.5% | 1976 | $1,350 | 10.1% | 89.0% | 29.9% |
| ZIP 21914 | 2.59 | 35.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | 18.4% | 1973 | $1,522 | 36.2% | 94.8% | 24.4% |
| ZIP 21017 | 2.46 | 38.7 | 12.0% | 25.4% | 3.9% | 1992 | $1,876 | 39.3% | 97.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 21917 | 2.71 | 41.7 | 12.2% | 11.9% | 7.9% | 1978 | $1,277 | 23.1% | 86.4% | 3.9% |
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 21078. 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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