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Population and households in ZIP 21215
Household size in ZIP 21215
| Period | ZIP 21215 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 21215 has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The Baltimore area as a whole looks much the same. Household size has dropped from 2.75 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 21215
| Period | ZIP 21215 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.8 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 21215 is 41.9 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 39.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southeast.
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 21215
| Period | ZIP 21215 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 21215 (13.3%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 11.7 points, 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 21215
Renters in ZIP 21215
| Period | ZIP 21215 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.9% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.0% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.7% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.4% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 21215 than nationally: 44.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. More than a third of 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 south. The renter share is down 4.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 21215
| Period | ZIP 21215 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 21215: 14.6% 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 1.9 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 21215
| Period | ZIP 21215 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1950 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 21215 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1950, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the south has the oldest housing. Only nine of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 21215
| Period | ZIP 21215 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $834 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $904 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,046 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,211 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$376 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 21215 costs $1,211 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $376 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
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 21215
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21215
| Period | ZIP 21215 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 21215 than nationally: 27.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest 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 21215
| Period | ZIP 21215 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.0% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.5% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.7% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in eight adults in ZIP 21215 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.7 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 21215 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 21215
| Period | ZIP 21215 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 21215 runs well above the national rate: 8.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 16 of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 21215 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 21215 | 2.54 | 41.9 | 13.3% | 44.4% | 14.6% | 1950 | $1,211 | 27.5% | 86.7% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 21209 | 2.62 | 38.5 | 10.3% | 42.2% | 5.7% | 1972 | $1,665 | 61.9% | 95.9% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 21207 | 2.53 | 41.0 | 16.2% | 39.0% | 6.9% | 1962 | $1,553 | 29.3% | 88.5% | 6.8% |
| 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% |
| ZIP 21208 | 2.55 | 45.5 | 7.7% | 33.9% | 4.2% | 1972 | $1,690 | 50.1% | 94.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 21217 | 1.98 | 39.7 | 14.6% | 69.3% | 20.8% | 1947 | $1,136 | 24.5% | 84.0% | 11.9% |
| ZIP 21212 | 2.50 | 37.8 | 9.0% | 32.6% | 7.5% | 1950 | $1,429 | 59.3% | 93.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 21218 | 2.11 | 37.7 | 14.2% | 52.3% | 14.6% | 1946 | $1,344 | 46.4% | 90.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 21229 | 2.44 | 38.2 | 17.8% | 44.0% | 9.4% | 1952 | $1,347 | 25.6% | 90.1% | 6.7% |
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 21215. 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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