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Household size in ZIP 21163
| Period | ZIP 21163 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.72 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 21163 run a little small, averaging 2.57 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.75, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north 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 21163
| Period | ZIP 21163 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.8 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.8, ZIP 21163 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 39.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 21163 is older than at least four in five Maryland ZIP codes.
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 21163
| Period | ZIP 21163 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.4% of households in ZIP 21163, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 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 21163
Renters in ZIP 21163
| Period | ZIP 21163 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 21163 is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 30.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.5 points, 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 21163
| Period | ZIP 21163 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 21163: just 5.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.9 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 21163
| Period | ZIP 21163 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 21163 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 have newer homes.
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 21163
| Period | ZIP 21163 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,524 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,232 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,686 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,484 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$40 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 21163 pays $1,484 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $40 a month since 2006–10, down 3%, even as the national median rose. The typical renter here spends 38.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the center.
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 21163
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21163
| Period | ZIP 21163 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.2% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 61.4% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.1% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.1% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 21163: 63.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 21163
| Period | ZIP 21163 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.1% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.5% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 21163: 98.1% 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 3.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 21163
| Period | ZIP 21163 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 21163 has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 21163 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 21163 | 2.57 | 45.8 | 4.4% | 16.8% | 5.0% | 1999 | $1,484 | 63.1% | 98.1% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 21104 | 2.83 | 45.0 | 6.8% | 4.9% | 5.0% | 1998 | $1,769 | 68.0% | 98.3% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 21042 | 2.93 | 45.6 | 6.4% | 14.9% | 2.8% | 1987 | $2,443 | 73.1% | 97.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 21133 | 2.59 | 45.9 | 10.3% | 30.3% | 3.3% | 1978 | $1,609 | 35.1% | 91.5% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 21244 | 2.65 | 37.6 | 20.9% | 51.5% | 5.3% | 1977 | $1,630 | 35.2% | 91.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 21794 | 3.03 | 45.3 | 4.4% | 12.5% | 3.0% | 1995 | $2,606 | 66.3% | 97.2% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 21043 | 2.86 | 41.1 | 8.1% | 33.1% | 3.8% | 1994 | $2,116 | 64.1% | 94.2% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 21784 | 2.88 | 40.3 | 6.9% | 12.6% | 4.9% | 1986 | $1,836 | 53.9% | 96.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 21723 | 2.98 | 44.1 | 12.1% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 1996 | $2,089 | 64.1% | 97.0% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 21228 | 2.68 | 42.7 | 9.5% | 28.7% | 5.7% | 1967 | $1,646 | 51.7% | 90.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 21044 | 2.48 | 41.6 | 10.9% | 39.7% | 10.9% | 1985 | $1,992 | 67.1% | 95.9% | 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 21163. 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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