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Population and households in ZIP 21202
Household size in ZIP 21202
| Period | ZIP 21202 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.09 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.98 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.00 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.62 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.48 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 21202 is a place of small households, averaging 1.62 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.09, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 21202 has the smallest households of any Maryland ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 21202
| Period | ZIP 21202 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.6 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.6 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 21202 is 36.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
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 21202
| Period | ZIP 21202 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in ZIP 21202 as they are nationally: 10.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 7.5 points from 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 21202
Renters in ZIP 21202
| Period | ZIP 21202 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.4% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 77.6% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.9% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 77.7% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 21202 rent: 77.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly four in ten owners (37.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, 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 21202
| Period | ZIP 21202 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.9% of the housing in ZIP 21202, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 8.4 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 21202
| Period | ZIP 21202 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 21202 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest 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 21202
| Period | ZIP 21202 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $903 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $981 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,103 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,416 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$514 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 21202 runs $1,416 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $514 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.2% 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 21202
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21202
| Period | ZIP 21202 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.3% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.0% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.6% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 21202 than nationally: 42.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest 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 21202
| Period | ZIP 21202 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.2% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.8% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.6% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.7% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in ZIP 21202 never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 7.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 21202 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 21202
| Period | ZIP 21202 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 21202: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 21202 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 21202 | 1.62 | 36.6 | 10.9% | 77.7% | 13.9% | 1967 | $1,416 | 42.6% | 84.7% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 21201 | 1.64 | 34.6 | 13.0% | 90.2% | 9.5% | 1970 | $1,247 | 46.1% | 91.4% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 21287 | 2.41 | 31.9 | 13.0% | 35.3% | 6.7% | 1977 | $1,065 | 57.1% | 97.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 21231 | 1.84 | 33.4 | 7.1% | 65.9% | 15.0% | 1968 | $1,767 | 62.8% | 94.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 21217 | 1.98 | 39.7 | 14.6% | 69.3% | 20.8% | 1947 | $1,136 | 24.5% | 84.0% | 11.9% |
| ZIP 21205 | 2.54 | 36.5 | 29.6% | 63.2% | 19.2% | 1953 | $1,141 | 18.0% | 80.0% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 21213 | 2.49 | 37.9 | 28.9% | 48.0% | 18.1% | 1946 | $1,362 | 19.3% | 83.9% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 21230 | 2.24 | 34.7 | 9.7% | 48.4% | 10.7% | 1960 | $1,847 | 53.0% | 82.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 21218 | 2.11 | 37.7 | 14.2% | 52.3% | 14.6% | 1946 | $1,344 | 46.4% | 90.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 21223 | 2.33 | 38.6 | 23.6% | 68.5% | 30.4% | 1943 | $1,244 | 17.0% | 78.9% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 21211 | 1.81 | 39.5 | 3.9% | 40.4% | 9.1% | 1947 | $1,687 | 63.2% | 92.6% | 3.4% |
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 21202. 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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