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Population and households in ZIP 21205
Household size in ZIP 21205
| Period | ZIP 21205 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.93 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.12 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.39 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 21205 run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.93 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
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 21205
| Period | ZIP 21205 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.2 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 21205 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.5, against 40.1 nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the center. ZIP 21205 is younger than the great majority of 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 21205
| Period | ZIP 21205 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 29.6% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 21205: 29.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. No other Maryland ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher 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 21205
Renters in ZIP 21205
| Period | ZIP 21205 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.6% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.0% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.2% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 21205 rent: 63.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 51.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 21205
| Period | ZIP 21205 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 21205: 19.2% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is down 10.6 points from 2006–10, 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 21205
| Period | ZIP 21205 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1945 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1945 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 21205 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have older 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 21205
| Period | ZIP 21205 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $743 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $844 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $974 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,141 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$398 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 21205 pays $1,141 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $398 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 21205
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21205
| Period | ZIP 21205 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 21205: 18.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.2 points, mirroring the country. Only eight of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 21205
| Period | ZIP 21205 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.2% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 63.7% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.0% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.0% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +23.7 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 21205 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 23.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a lower 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 21205
| Period | ZIP 21205 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.0 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 21205 than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 12.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 21205 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 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 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 21224 | 2.50 | 35.3 | 15.9% | 41.1% | 12.5% | 1952 | $1,833 | 41.8% | 79.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 21202 | 1.62 | 36.6 | 10.9% | 77.7% | 13.9% | 1967 | $1,416 | 42.6% | 84.7% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 21218 | 2.11 | 37.7 | 14.2% | 52.3% | 14.6% | 1946 | $1,344 | 46.4% | 90.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 21201 | 1.64 | 34.6 | 13.0% | 90.2% | 9.5% | 1970 | $1,247 | 46.1% | 91.4% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 21206 | 2.51 | 37.8 | 21.8% | 46.8% | 8.9% | 1955 | $1,350 | 27.9% | 90.2% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 21251 | 2.48 | 33.1 | 23.2% | 2.5% | 12.9% | 1954 | $2,068 | 41.4% | 97.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 21230 | 2.24 | 34.7 | 9.7% | 48.4% | 10.7% | 1960 | $1,847 | 53.0% | 82.2% | 4.7% |
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 21205. 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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