Population 34,087 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in ZIP 21225
Household size in ZIP 21225
| Period | ZIP 21225 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.77 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.80 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 21225 average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Baltimore area as a whole, where it has 2.59 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.83, 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 21225
| Period | ZIP 21225 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.9, ZIP 21225 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.7, as it has nationally. Only 18 of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 21225
| Period | ZIP 21225 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 21225: 19.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 6.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 21225
Renters in ZIP 21225
| Period | ZIP 21225 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.9% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.3% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.4% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 21225 rent: 50.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over four in ten owners (41.5%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 2.6 points from 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 21225
| Period | ZIP 21225 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in ZIP 21225 than nationally: 11.8%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 21225
| Period | ZIP 21225 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 21225 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north. Only 14 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 21225
| Period | ZIP 21225 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $840 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $917 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,090 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,227 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$387 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 21225 pays $1,227 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $387 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 21225
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21225
| Period | ZIP 21225 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 21225: 15.8% 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 8.0 points, mirroring the country. Only four 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 21225
| Period | ZIP 21225 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.2% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.2% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.7% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.7% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 21225 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 21225
| Period | ZIP 21225 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 21225 runs well above the national rate: 7.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 7.4 points from 2006–10, 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 21225 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 21225 | 2.70 | 34.9 | 19.8% | 50.4% | 11.8% | 1955 | $1,227 | 15.8% | 78.7% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 21230 | 2.24 | 34.7 | 9.7% | 48.4% | 10.7% | 1960 | $1,847 | 53.0% | 82.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 21090 | 2.58 | 38.7 | 5.0% | 21.6% | 8.6% | 1965 | $1,993 | 44.5% | 93.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 21227 | 2.67 | 38.0 | 11.5% | 35.2% | 6.5% | 1960 | $1,460 | 29.3% | 83.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 21226 | 2.57 | 34.2 | 13.3% | 35.9% | 9.5% | 1980 | $1,631 | 36.9% | 84.4% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 21231 | 1.84 | 33.4 | 7.1% | 65.9% | 15.0% | 1968 | $1,767 | 62.8% | 94.1% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 21223 | 2.33 | 38.6 | 23.6% | 68.5% | 30.4% | 1943 | $1,244 | 17.0% | 78.9% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 21201 | 1.64 | 34.6 | 13.0% | 90.2% | 9.5% | 1970 | $1,247 | 46.1% | 91.4% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 21202 | 1.62 | 36.6 | 10.9% | 77.7% | 13.9% | 1967 | $1,416 | 42.6% | 84.7% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 21287 | 2.41 | 31.9 | 13.0% | 35.3% | 6.7% | 1977 | $1,065 | 57.1% | 97.5% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 21060 | 2.53 | 37.9 | 10.2% | 23.1% | 3.1% | 1982 | $1,719 | 33.9% | 91.4% | 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 21225. 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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