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Population and households in ZIP 21090
Household size in ZIP 21090
| Period | ZIP 21090 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, ZIP 21090 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.69, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the west.
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 21090
| Period | ZIP 21090 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.1 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 21090 are younger than 38.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the Baltimore area overall, where the median age is 40.3. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 41.8, even as the national median rose.
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 21090
| Period | ZIP 21090 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 21090: 5.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 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 21090
Renters in ZIP 21090
| Period | ZIP 21090 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 21090 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 21090
| Period | ZIP 21090 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 21090 is close to the national rate: 8.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has risen 2.8 points since 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 21090
| Period | ZIP 21090 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 21090 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1959 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast 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 21090
| Period | ZIP 21090 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,024 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,223 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,636 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,993 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$969 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 21090 costs $1,993 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $969 a month since 2006–10, up 95%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the southeast.
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 21090
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21090
| Period | ZIP 21090 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.2% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.5% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.3 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 21090 (44.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 18.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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 21090
| Period | ZIP 21090 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.7% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 21090 is above the national rate: 93.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 21090
| Period | ZIP 21090 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 21090 has been strong: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 21090 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 21090 | 2.58 | 38.7 | 5.0% | 21.6% | 8.6% | 1965 | $1,993 | 44.5% | 93.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 21227 | 2.67 | 38.0 | 11.5% | 35.2% | 6.5% | 1960 | $1,460 | 29.3% | 83.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 21225 | 2.70 | 34.9 | 19.8% | 50.4% | 11.8% | 1955 | $1,227 | 15.8% | 78.7% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 21061 | 2.60 | 36.6 | 16.5% | 43.1% | 5.3% | 1971 | $1,832 | 25.3% | 87.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 21077 | 2.56 | 45.9 | 3.9% | 10.9% | 3.5% | 1987 | $2,067 | 44.3% | 96.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 21250 | 5.75 | 20.2 | 11.0% | 0.0% | 5.1% | 1973 | $1,627 | 38.3% | 100.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 21230 | 2.24 | 34.7 | 9.7% | 48.4% | 10.7% | 1960 | $1,847 | 53.0% | 82.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 21060 | 2.53 | 37.9 | 10.2% | 23.1% | 3.1% | 1982 | $1,719 | 33.9% | 91.4% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 21076 | 2.62 | 37.6 | 7.8% | 34.9% | 4.0% | 2004 | $2,336 | 55.4% | 95.4% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 21223 | 2.33 | 38.6 | 23.6% | 68.5% | 30.4% | 1943 | $1,244 | 17.0% | 78.9% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 21226 | 2.57 | 34.2 | 13.3% | 35.9% | 9.5% | 1980 | $1,631 | 36.9% | 84.4% | 6.6% |
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 21090. 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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