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Population and households in ZIP 21136
Household size in ZIP 21136
| Period | ZIP 21136 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 21136 run a little small, averaging 2.51 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.77 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the south.
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 21136
| Period | ZIP 21136 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.8 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 21136 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, 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 37.9, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 21136
| Period | ZIP 21136 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 21136 (9.8%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 21136
Renters in ZIP 21136
| Period | ZIP 21136 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 21136 is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.1% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.7 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 21136
| Period | ZIP 21136 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 21136: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Baltimore area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.8 points, 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 21136
| Period | ZIP 21136 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 21136 was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the Baltimore area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1975. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 21136
| Period | ZIP 21136 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,111 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,280 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,511 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,658 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$547 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 21136 runs $1,658 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Baltimore area as a whole ($1,778). Rent has climbed $547 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 21136
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21136
| Period | ZIP 21136 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.8% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.5% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 21136 is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
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 21136
| Period | ZIP 21136 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.3% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 21136 is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Baltimore area. The share with a diploma is up 3.9 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 21136
| Period | ZIP 21136 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in ZIP 21136 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.5 points, 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 21136 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 21136 | 2.51 | 45.7 | 9.8% | 20.9% | 5.9% | 1983 | $1,658 | 54.5% | 93.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 21071 | 2.51 | 55.3 | 2.1% | 10.3% | 3.9% | 1978 | $3,002 | 79.2% | 97.6% | 8.3% |
| ZIP 21117 | 2.48 | 39.1 | 13.1% | 44.6% | 6.9% | 1990 | $1,894 | 50.2% | 95.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 21133 | 2.59 | 45.9 | 10.3% | 30.3% | 3.3% | 1978 | $1,609 | 35.1% | 91.5% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 21048 | 2.82 | 42.8 | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1983 | $1,571 | 49.3% | 97.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 21153 | 2.64 | 50.3 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 1970 | $2,040 | 80.4% | 99.3% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 21155 | 2.65 | 46.3 | 7.1% | 12.0% | 5.6% | 1969 | $1,545 | 46.2% | 97.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 21208 | 2.55 | 45.5 | 7.7% | 33.9% | 4.2% | 1972 | $1,690 | 50.1% | 94.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 21031 | 1.48 | 52.5 | 3.7% | 62.9% | 11.0% | 2009 | $2,295 | 68.4% | 97.7% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 21784 | 2.88 | 40.3 | 6.9% | 12.6% | 4.9% | 1986 | $1,836 | 53.9% | 96.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 21244 | 2.65 | 37.6 | 20.9% | 51.5% | 5.3% | 1977 | $1,630 | 35.2% | 91.5% | 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 21136. 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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