21202 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21202, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21202 is a zip code in Baltimore city, Maryland, which covers Baltimore, with a total population of 21,314 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 21202 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21202.

The estimated population of people living in 21202 is 21,314, with a median age of 33.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21202 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,314
 -2.59% -2.18%
2020
21,880
+0.44%
-
2019
21,784
+3.68%
-
2018
21,010
 -3.57% -
2017
21,788
 - -

Population of 21202 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21202 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
32.2%
28.5%
 +12.98%
Black/African American
54.6%
58.7%
 -6.98%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
5.4%
5.4%
 0.00%
Asian
4.4%
4.2%
 +4.76%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
1.9%
 +47.37%
Other
0.2%
0.7%
 -71.43%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21202 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 21202 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21202 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21202 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.6 +0.3% 34.1 +0.59% 32.6 0%
2020 33.5 +0.6% 33.9 +0.59% 32.6 -0.61%
2019 33.3 +2.46% 33.7 +2.74% 32.8 +1.86%
2018 32.5 0% 32.8 0% 32.2 +0.31%
2017 32.5 - 32.8 - 32.1 -

The median age of the 21202 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 21202 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 9 611 -44.29% 839 -20.8% 366 665
10 to 19 895 -19.11% 730 -0.78% 734 637
20 to 29 3,978 -14.13% 2,347 +1.6% 3,441 2,379
30 to 39 2,920 +10.18% 1,833 +21.52% 3,186 2,217
40 to 49 1,698 -7.41% 790 +34.51% 1,553 1,052
50 to 59 1,651 -7.69% 984 -8.71% 1,509 883
60 to 69 819 +7.08% 718 3.09% 867 715
70+ 346 +14.56% 629 +16.29% 377 733

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21202 zip code is $54,477.00.

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 21202.

  • Under 25
    $21,901.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,993.00
  • 45 to 64
    $31,729.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21202 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 21202, 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 21202 is currently $76,254.00.

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.

7.09% of households in 21202 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 21202 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.50%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.92%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.09%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21202 is $38,563.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21202 by the total population of 21202.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21202 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21202 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
    25.86%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.20%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.99%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23.78%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21202 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21202 zip over the age of 16 is 19,718.

Of those people, a total of 56.50% 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 21202 is 52.40%.

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 21202 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 806 26.20% 19.90%
20 to 24 years 2,056 52.40% 13.20%
25 to 29 years 3,764 70.20% 0.40%
30 to 34 years 3,080 64.60% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 3,679 64.70% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 2,547 54.90% 8.40%
55 to 59 years 1,094 45.80% 24.00%
60 to 64 years 883 61.00% 16.00%
65 to 74 years 1,309 28.30% 8.10%
75 years and over 500 4.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21202. 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 7,327 76.10% 1.70%
Black or African American 10,448 40.30% 14.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 120 16.70% 0.00%
Asian 937 70.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 27 100.00% 0.00%
Other 167 83.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 692 72.50% 4.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,073 63.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,753 76.60% 1.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21202 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 21202 is 10,333, with median earnings of $53,881.00.

Women in 21202 are earning approximately 85.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,333 $53,881.00
Male 5,230 $57,753.00
Female 5,103 $49,345.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21202 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 1,531 $78,277.00
Business and Financial 631 $94,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 807 $71,437.00
Architecture and Engineering 213 $64,159.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 490 $57,095.00
Community and Social Service 231 $52,466.00
Legal 530 $67,208.00
Educational and Library 995 $44,196.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 442 $36,471.00
Healthcare Practitioners 975 $60,165.00
Healthcare Support 146 $33,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 72 $18,424.00
Law Enforcement 47 $93,854.00
Food Preparation and Serving 418 $8,663.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 199 $3,897.00
Personal Care and Service 327 $22,256.00
Sales 656 $42,872.00
Office and Administrative Support 851 $42,591.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 198 $38,989.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 93 $45,545.00
Production 202 $21,574.00
Transportation and Material Moving 153 $22,413.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21202 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 21202.

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 719 $103,260.00 812 $77,946.00
Business and Financial 328 $93,947.00 303 $94,676.00
Computer and Mathematical 536 $73,106.00 271 $63,644.00
Architecture and Engineering 145 $72,250.00 68 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 131 $121,607.00 359 $53,750.00
Community and Social Service 79 $55,694.00 152 $44,750.00
Legal 272 $66,938.00 258 $72,667.00
Educational and Library 529 $32,917.00 466 $48,916.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 303 $40,972.00 139 $34,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 365 $66,505.00 610 $54,082.00
Healthcare Support 55 $16,932.00 91 $33,639.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 72 $18,424.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 35 $132,639.00
Food Preparation and Serving 270 $8,140.00 148 $16,406.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 73 $16,078.00 126 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 94 $23,264.00 233 $21,899.00
Sales 273 $36,678.00 383 $43,725.00
Office and Administrative Support 411 $55,689.00 440 $41,194.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 198 $38,989.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 77 $46,058.00 16 $0.00
Production 159 $20,375.00 43 $22,279.00
Transportation and Material Moving 23 $26,607.00 130 $22,257.00

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 10,095 households in 21202, with an average household size of 1.64 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 2,717 families living in the 21202 zip code with an average family size of 2.67 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 21202:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,216 190 1,311 7,378
Average Household Size 2.48 2.71 3.06 1.23
Total Families 1,216 190 1,311 0
Average Household Size 2.45 2.29 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 2,717 families living in 21202, 17.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21202:

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 11,933 housing units in 21202.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,095 84.60%
Vacant 1,838 15.40%

65.56% of the total 11,933 housing units in 21202 are rental units. This is approximately 7,823 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,240 are occupied by the owner - or 18.77% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21202 is $1,261.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21202 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
    32
  • Less than $500
    1,237
  • $500 to $999
    1,163
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,651
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,816
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    604
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    212
  • $3,000 or more
    140

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21202 is $257,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21202 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    92
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    215
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    295
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    253
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    520
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    632
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    209
  • $1,000,000 or more
    24

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21202. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21202 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,959
  • 1940 to 1949
    739
  • 1950 to 1959
    675
  • 1960 to 1969
    809
  • 1970 to 1979
    510
  • 1980 to 1989
    981
  • 1990 to 1999
    762
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,266
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,232
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 21202 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    3,537
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,952
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,426
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    180

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21202 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21202 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21202.

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
    76
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    791
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    839
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,414
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,129
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    563
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,075
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    421
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    518
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    664
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    666
  • 90 or more minutes
    589

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21202 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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