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Population and households in ZIP 21229
Household size in ZIP 21229
| Period | ZIP 21229 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.65 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.65 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.59 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.02 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 21229 has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.65 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 21229
| Period | ZIP 21229 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 39.5 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 40.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 40.3 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 21229 is 38.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the northwest.
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 21229
| Period | ZIP 21229 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in ZIP 21229 (17.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 16 of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 21229
Renters in ZIP 21229
| Period | ZIP 21229 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4% | 32.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 33.5% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.9% | 33.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.0% | 33.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 21229 than nationally: 44.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About a third of owners (33.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the north.
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 21229
| Period | ZIP 21229 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 9.3% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 7.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 21229 is close to the national rate: 9.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Baltimore area (7.2%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.8 points, 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 21229
| Period | ZIP 21229 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1971 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 21229 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1952, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the east. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 21229
| Period | ZIP 21229 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $897 | $1,179 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $941 | $1,293 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,065 | $1,477 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,347 | $1,778 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$450 | +$599 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 21229 pays $1,347 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $450 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are 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 21229
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 21229
| Period | ZIP 21229 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 35.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 37.3% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 40.8% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 44.1% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +8.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 21229: 25.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west 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 21229
| Period | ZIP 21229 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.6% | 87.8% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.9% | 89.5% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.4% | 91.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 92.1% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 21229 have finished high school as nationally: 90.1%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Baltimore area overall (92.1%). The share with a diploma has risen 9.6 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 21229
| Period | ZIP 21229 | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in ZIP 21229: 6.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.0 points, mirroring the country. 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 21229 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 21229 | 2.44 | 38.2 | 17.8% | 44.0% | 9.4% | 1952 | $1,347 | 25.6% | 90.1% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 21216 | 2.46 | 37.0 | 20.3% | 49.1% | 19.8% | 1943 | $1,250 | 18.5% | 86.9% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 21250 | 5.75 | 20.2 | 11.0% | 0.0% | 5.1% | 1973 | $1,627 | 38.3% | 100.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 21223 | 2.33 | 38.6 | 23.6% | 68.5% | 30.4% | 1943 | $1,244 | 17.0% | 78.9% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 21228 | 2.68 | 42.7 | 9.5% | 28.7% | 5.7% | 1967 | $1,646 | 51.7% | 90.6% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 21227 | 2.67 | 38.0 | 11.5% | 35.2% | 6.5% | 1960 | $1,460 | 29.3% | 83.6% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 21207 | 2.53 | 41.0 | 16.2% | 39.0% | 6.9% | 1962 | $1,553 | 29.3% | 88.5% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 21217 | 1.98 | 39.7 | 14.6% | 69.3% | 20.8% | 1947 | $1,136 | 24.5% | 84.0% | 11.9% |
| ZIP 21201 | 1.64 | 34.6 | 13.0% | 90.2% | 9.5% | 1970 | $1,247 | 46.1% | 91.4% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 21230 | 2.24 | 34.7 | 9.7% | 48.4% | 10.7% | 1960 | $1,847 | 53.0% | 82.2% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 21215 | 2.54 | 41.9 | 13.3% | 44.4% | 14.6% | 1950 | $1,211 | 27.5% | 86.7% | 8.0% |
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 21229. 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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