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Household size in ZIP 21208
| Period | ZIP 21208 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 21208 run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.30 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 21208
| Period | ZIP 21208 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.4 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.1 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.2 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 21208 skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the north.
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 21208
| Period | ZIP 21208 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in ZIP 21208, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.0 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 21208
Renters in ZIP 21208
| Period | ZIP 21208 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.9% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in ZIP 21208 is about as common as it is nationally: 33.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among owners, 36.4% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast.
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 21208
| Period | ZIP 21208 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 21208: just 4.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 21208
| Period | ZIP 21208 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 21208 leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The Baltimore area as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast 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 21208
| Period | ZIP 21208 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,244 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,362 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,683 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,690 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$446 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 21208 runs $1,690 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $446 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; 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 21208
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21208
| Period | ZIP 21208 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.4% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.1% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 21208: 50.1% 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 5.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 21208
| Period | ZIP 21208 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 21208: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 21208
| Period | ZIP 21208 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 21208 is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Baltimore area (4.8%). 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 21208 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 21208 | 2.55 | 45.5 | 7.7% | 33.9% | 4.2% | 1972 | $1,690 | 50.1% | 94.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 21153 | 2.64 | 50.3 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 1970 | $2,040 | 80.4% | 99.3% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 21209 | 2.62 | 38.5 | 10.3% | 42.2% | 5.7% | 1972 | $1,665 | 61.9% | 95.9% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 21215 | 2.54 | 41.9 | 13.3% | 44.4% | 14.6% | 1950 | $1,211 | 27.5% | 86.7% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 21244 | 2.65 | 37.6 | 20.9% | 51.5% | 5.3% | 1977 | $1,630 | 35.2% | 91.5% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 21133 | 2.59 | 45.9 | 10.3% | 30.3% | 3.3% | 1978 | $1,609 | 35.1% | 91.5% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 21207 | 2.53 | 41.0 | 16.2% | 39.0% | 6.9% | 1962 | $1,553 | 29.3% | 88.5% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 21117 | 2.48 | 39.1 | 13.1% | 44.6% | 6.9% | 1990 | $1,894 | 50.2% | 95.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 21216 | 2.46 | 37.0 | 20.3% | 49.1% | 19.8% | 1943 | $1,250 | 18.5% | 86.9% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 21210 | 2.15 | 34.3 | 2.6% | 36.1% | 8.9% | 1955 | $1,419 | 82.1% | 98.6% | 7.7% |
| 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 21208. 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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