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Population and households in ZIP 21201
Household size in ZIP 21201
| Period | ZIP 21201 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.87 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.74 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.77 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.64 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 21201 is a place of small households, averaging 1.64 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 1.87 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Maryland ZIP code with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
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 21201
| Period | ZIP 21201 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.4 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.0 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.6, ZIP 21201 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.6, mirroring the country. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 are younger.
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 21201
| Period | ZIP 21201 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.4% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 21201 (13.0%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 21201
Renters in ZIP 21201
| Period | ZIP 21201 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 88.5% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 21201: 90.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About six in ten owners (58.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.1 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Maryland ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
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 21201
| Period | ZIP 21201 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 21201 is close to the national rate: 9.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Baltimore area as a whole (7.2%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 21201
| Period | ZIP 21201 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 21201 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, 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 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northwest 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 21201
| Period | ZIP 21201 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $812 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $946 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,033 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,247 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$435 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 21201 pays $1,247 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $435 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.3% 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 south; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 21201
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21201
| Period | ZIP 21201 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.6% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.7% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.1% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.1% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 21201: 46.1% 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. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
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 21201
| Period | ZIP 21201 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.5% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.2% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 21201 is a bit above the national rate: 91.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Baltimore area. The share with a diploma has risen 11.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 21201
| Period | ZIP 21201 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 21201: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 21201 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 21201 | 1.64 | 34.6 | 13.0% | 90.2% | 9.5% | 1970 | $1,247 | 46.1% | 91.4% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 21202 | 1.62 | 36.6 | 10.9% | 77.7% | 13.9% | 1967 | $1,416 | 42.6% | 84.7% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 21217 | 1.98 | 39.7 | 14.6% | 69.3% | 20.8% | 1947 | $1,136 | 24.5% | 84.0% | 11.9% |
| ZIP 21223 | 2.33 | 38.6 | 23.6% | 68.5% | 30.4% | 1943 | $1,244 | 17.0% | 78.9% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 21287 | 2.41 | 31.9 | 13.0% | 35.3% | 6.7% | 1977 | $1,065 | 57.1% | 97.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 21230 | 2.24 | 34.7 | 9.7% | 48.4% | 10.7% | 1960 | $1,847 | 53.0% | 82.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 21231 | 1.84 | 33.4 | 7.1% | 65.9% | 15.0% | 1968 | $1,767 | 62.8% | 94.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 21218 | 2.11 | 37.7 | 14.2% | 52.3% | 14.6% | 1946 | $1,344 | 46.4% | 90.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 21205 | 2.54 | 36.5 | 29.6% | 63.2% | 19.2% | 1953 | $1,141 | 18.0% | 80.0% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 21211 | 1.81 | 39.5 | 3.9% | 40.4% | 9.1% | 1947 | $1,687 | 63.2% | 92.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 21216 | 2.46 | 37.0 | 20.3% | 49.1% | 19.8% | 1943 | $1,250 | 18.5% | 86.9% | 13.7% |
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 21201. 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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