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Household size in ZIP 21146
| Period | ZIP 21146 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.91 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 21146 average 2.85 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest 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 21146
| Period | ZIP 21146 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.2 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 21146 is 42.4 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the east.
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 21146
| Period | ZIP 21146 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 21146: 4.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 21146
Renters in ZIP 21146
| Period | ZIP 21146 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 21146 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 26.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.3 points, 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 21146
| Period | ZIP 21146 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in ZIP 21146 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is up 1.1 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 21146
| Period | ZIP 21146 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 21146 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south 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 21146
| Period | ZIP 21146 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,620 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,452 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,695 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,924 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$304 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 21146 costs $1,924 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $304 a month from 2006–10, a 19% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the south.
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 21146
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21146
| Period | ZIP 21146 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.7% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.7% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.9% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.3% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 21146 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (61.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
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 21146
| Period | ZIP 21146 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 21146: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. ZIP 21146 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 21146
| Period | ZIP 21146 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 21146 has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 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 21146 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 21146 | 2.85 | 42.4 | 4.4% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 1977 | $1,924 | 61.3% | 96.6% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 21032 | 2.69 | 48.3 | 7.1% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 1986 | $2,371 | 54.8% | 97.5% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 21108 | 2.91 | 39.7 | 10.2% | 11.4% | 3.4% | 1982 | $2,032 | 51.0% | 96.7% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 21405 | 2.55 | 59.6 | 1.0% | 3.6% | 15.6% | 1978 | $3,501 | 75.0% | 99.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 21122 | 2.76 | 41.2 | 8.9% | 13.4% | 7.9% | 1979 | $1,893 | 31.2% | 93.2% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 21012 | 2.78 | 39.9 | 9.4% | 13.7% | 4.8% | 1979 | $2,192 | 57.4% | 97.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 21060 | 2.53 | 37.9 | 10.2% | 23.1% | 3.1% | 1982 | $1,719 | 33.9% | 91.4% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 21061 | 2.60 | 36.6 | 16.5% | 43.1% | 5.3% | 1971 | $1,832 | 25.3% | 87.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 21409 | 2.78 | 42.0 | 10.6% | 10.5% | 4.5% | 1980 | $2,296 | 58.0% | 97.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 21056 | 2.54 | 56.3 | 3.6% | 0.0% | 21.6% | 1966 | $1,540 | 54.2% | 94.6% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 21401 | 2.17 | 46.8 | 8.9% | 35.0% | 8.3% | 1981 | $2,232 | 59.7% | 95.0% | 4.3% |
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 21146. 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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