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Population and households in ZIP 21087
Household size in ZIP 21087
| Period | ZIP 21087 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.89 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.35 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 21087 has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Baltimore area. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.89, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 21087
| Period | ZIP 21087 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.9 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.9 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.6 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 21087 skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.4, mirroring the country. Only one other Maryland ZIP code with 5,000+ people is 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 21087
| Period | ZIP 21087 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.2% of households in ZIP 21087, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points, even as the national share fell. Only nine of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 21087
Renters in ZIP 21087
| Period | ZIP 21087 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 21087 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, 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 21087
| Period | ZIP 21087 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 21087: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Baltimore area. Vacancy is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 21087
| Period | ZIP 21087 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 21087 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1974, against 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across the Baltimore area.
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 21087
| Period | ZIP 21087 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $549 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $811 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,936 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,003 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$454 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 21087 pays $1,003 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $454 a month from 2006–10, an 83% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 48.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the southwest.
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 21087
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21087
| Period | ZIP 21087 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.6% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.8% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.2% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 21087 (45.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Baltimore area. The share with a degree has risen 10.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 21087
| Period | ZIP 21087 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.8% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 21087: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.3 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 21087
| Period | ZIP 21087 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 21087 has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only five of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 21087 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 21087 | 2.54 | 52.6 | 4.2% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 1974 | $1,003 | 45.2% | 94.3% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 21156 | 2.48 | 53.4 | 6.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1966 | $1,627 | 40.6% | 91.9% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 21051 | 2.54 | 44.8 | 9.0% | 9.0% | 3.4% | 1967 | $1,627 | 49.6% | 99.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 21082 | 2.90 | 40.8 | 10.2% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 1969 | $1,642 | 45.8% | 95.8% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 21085 | 2.58 | 43.3 | 7.0% | 16.4% | 7.0% | 1981 | $1,763 | 32.0% | 92.4% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 21128 | 2.80 | 43.9 | 5.0% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 1996 | $2,175 | 50.7% | 93.7% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 21162 | 2.92 | 35.3 | 2.2% | 21.5% | 5.9% | 2002 | $1,811 | 52.2% | 94.6% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 21047 | 2.84 | 45.6 | 5.6% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 1985 | $2,199 | 54.3% | 97.9% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 21057 | 2.78 | 44.4 | 3.4% | 15.8% | 3.3% | 1971 | $1,664 | 55.6% | 95.0% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 21236 | 2.62 | 39.1 | 14.8% | 29.3% | 5.2% | 1981 | $1,769 | 42.4% | 92.9% | 2.7% |
| 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 21087. 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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