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Population and households in ZIP 21216
Household size in ZIP 21216
| Period | ZIP 21216 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 21216 has 2.46 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.71, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 21216
| Period | ZIP 21216 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.5 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.0 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.7 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 21216 is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 39.7, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the center.
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 21216
| Period | ZIP 21216 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 21216: 20.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have 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 21216
Renters in ZIP 21216
| Period | ZIP 21216 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.2% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.8% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.1% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 21216 than nationally: 49.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 45.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 21216
| Period | ZIP 21216 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 21216: 19.8% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.1 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 21216
| Period | ZIP 21216 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 21216 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1943, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only two 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 21216
| Period | ZIP 21216 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $922 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $975 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,017 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,250 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$328 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 21216 runs $1,250 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $328 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 42.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the north.
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 21216
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21216
| Period | ZIP 21216 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 21216: 18.5% 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 5.4 points, mirroring the country. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 21216
| Period | ZIP 21216 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.7% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.2% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.7% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 21216 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.3 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 21216 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 21216
| Period | ZIP 21216 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 21216: 13.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. No other Maryland ZIP code with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 21216 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 21216 | 2.46 | 37.0 | 20.3% | 49.1% | 19.8% | 1943 | $1,250 | 18.5% | 86.9% | 13.7% |
| 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 21229 | 2.44 | 38.2 | 17.8% | 44.0% | 9.4% | 1952 | $1,347 | 25.6% | 90.1% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 21211 | 1.81 | 39.5 | 3.9% | 40.4% | 9.1% | 1947 | $1,687 | 63.2% | 92.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 21215 | 2.54 | 41.9 | 13.3% | 44.4% | 14.6% | 1950 | $1,211 | 27.5% | 86.7% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 21201 | 1.64 | 34.6 | 13.0% | 90.2% | 9.5% | 1970 | $1,247 | 46.1% | 91.4% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 21207 | 2.53 | 41.0 | 16.2% | 39.0% | 6.9% | 1962 | $1,553 | 29.3% | 88.5% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 21202 | 1.62 | 36.6 | 10.9% | 77.7% | 13.9% | 1967 | $1,416 | 42.6% | 84.7% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 21210 | 2.15 | 34.3 | 2.6% | 36.1% | 8.9% | 1955 | $1,419 | 82.1% | 98.6% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 21218 | 2.11 | 37.7 | 14.2% | 52.3% | 14.6% | 1946 | $1,344 | 46.4% | 90.0% | 7.5% |
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 21216. 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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