21201 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21201, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21201 is a zip code in Baltimore city, Maryland, which covers Baltimore, with a total population of 17,773 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 21201 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21201.

The estimated population of people living in 21201 is 17,773, with a median age of 31.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21201 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,773
+1.36%
+7.10%
2020
17,534
+1.61%
-
2019
17,256
+0.7%
-
2018
17,136
+3.26%
-
2017
16,595
 - -

Population of 21201 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21201 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
31.1%
34.8%
 -10.63%
Black/African American
53.3%
51%
 +4.51%
Native
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.1%
2.9%
 +41.38%
Asian
5.4%
8.3%
 -34.94%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.9%
2.3%
 +113.04%
Other
0.9%
0.5%
 +80.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21201 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 21201 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21201 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21201 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.7 -0.94% 31.7 -0.94% 31.5 -1.25%
2020 32 +3.23% 32 +2.24% 31.9 +3.91%
2019 31 +2.31% 31.3 +2.29% 30.7 +2.33%
2018 30.3 +0.66% 30.6 +2% 30 -0.66%
2017 30.1 - 30 - 30.2 -

The median age of the 21201 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 21201 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 630 -1.63% 512 +46.96% 556 787
10 to 19 753 +48.28% 774 -14.69% 1,182 665
20 to 29 2,354 -25.35% 3,166 -15.72% 1,783 2,668
30 to 39 1,498 +38.58% 1,738 +3.01% 2,118 1,785
40 to 49 633 +14.04% 662 +33.49% 724 900
50 to 59 808 -5.55% 707 +3.78% 754 727
60 to 69 464 +83.24% 931 +15.42% 917 1,081
70+ 339 +67.26% 626 -9.72% 580 546

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21201 zip code is $40,932.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 21201.

  • Under 25
    $14,583.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,952.00
  • 45 to 64
    $25,455.00
  • 65 and over
    $14,534.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21201 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 21201, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 21201 is currently $60,736.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.78% of households in 21201 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 21201 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    38.69%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.63%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.83%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.73%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21201 is $35,616.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21201 by the total population of 21201.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21201 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21201 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    23.30%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21201 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21201 zip over the age of 16 is 15,465.

Of those people, a total of 65.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 21201 is 62.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 21201 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 882 35.90% 8.50%
20 to 24 years 1,707 63.40% 3.20%
25 to 29 years 2,744 84.40% 0.40%
30 to 34 years 2,859 88.60% 7.20%
35 to 44 years 1,743 89.40% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 1,688 71.50% 8.40%
55 to 59 years 718 37.70% 4.40%
60 to 64 years 1,166 41.10% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 1,204 19.90% 29.20%
75 years and over 754 16.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21201. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,595 75.90% 2.80%
Black or African American 7,641 57.00% 8.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 111 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 937 75.00% 2.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 122 79.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,059 58.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 645 56.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,299 77.20% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21201 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 21201 is 9,625, with median earnings of $47,151.00.

Women in 21201 are earning approximately 64.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,625 $47,151.00
Male 5,046 $56,860.00
Female 4,579 $36,763.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21201 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 989 $66,783.00
Business and Financial 598 $86,081.00
Computer and Mathematical 584 $82,128.00
Architecture and Engineering 136 $81,429.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 604 $55,926.00
Community and Social Service 157 $78,250.00
Legal 103 $146,098.00
Educational and Library 788 $34,525.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 426 $55,192.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,004 $63,524.00
Healthcare Support 342 $26,529.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 175 $29,740.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 383 $9,956.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 245 $18,229.00
Personal Care and Service 263 $11,806.00
Sales 541 $16,776.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,094 $37,040.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 216 $34,136.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 246 $12,207.00
Production 143 $8,984.00
Transportation and Material Moving 299 $36,287.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21201 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 21201.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 722 $71,548.00 267 $56,250.00
Business and Financial 349 $93,095.00 249 $70,852.00
Computer and Mathematical 463 $96,691.00 121 $49,307.00
Architecture and Engineering 114 $94,167.00 22 $43,571.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 345 $51,250.00 259 $63,359.00
Community and Social Service 112 $112,879.00 45 $14,191.00
Legal 89 $146,629.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 254 $43,088.00 534 $32,546.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 226 $56,538.00 200 $50,556.00
Healthcare Practitioners 396 $64,634.00 608 $62,994.00
Healthcare Support 37 $0.00 305 $26,338.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 167 $29,601.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 118 $9,215.00 265 $20,042.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 176 $17,059.00 69 $18,854.00
Personal Care and Service 82 $20,500.00 181 $11,319.00
Sales 138 $44,375.00 403 $11,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 422 $45,536.00 672 $36,638.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 183 $34,798.00 33 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 221 $11,875.00 25 $0.00
Production 95 $2,499.00 48 $9,531.00
Transportation and Material Moving 156 $43,465.00 143 $26,233.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,068 households in 21201, with an average household size of 1.68 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,632 families living in the 21201 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 21201:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 965 384 1,283 7,436
Average Household Size 2.6 2.78 3.26 1.24
Total Families 965 384 1,283 0
Average Household Size 2.6 2.77 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 2,632 families living in 21201, 29.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21201:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,208 housing units in 21201.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,068 89.83%
Vacant 1,140 10.17%

77.57% of the total 11,208 housing units in 21201 are rental units. This is approximately 8,694 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,181 are occupied by the owner - or 10.54% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21201 is $1,167.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21201 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    193
  • Less than $500
    2,104
  • $500 to $999
    1,280
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,076
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,761
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    459
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    14
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21201 is $254,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21201 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    15
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    48
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    210
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    148
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    336
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    255
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    164
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21201. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21201 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,323
  • 1940 to 1949
    783
  • 1950 to 1959
    965
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,580
  • 1970 to 1979
    737
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,000
  • 1990 to 1999
    974
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,149
  • 2010 to 2013
    681
  • 2014 or later
    16

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 21201 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    4,724
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,933
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,304
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    107

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21201 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21201 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21201.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    315
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    740
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,053
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,332
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,295
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    823
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,042
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    144
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    228
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    629
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    457
  • 90 or more minutes
    274

Summary

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