21205 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21205, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21205 is a zip code in Baltimore city, Maryland, which covers Baltimore, with a total population of 15,319 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 21205 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21205.

The estimated population of people living in 21205 is 15,319, with a median age of 31.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21205 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,319
 -3.65% +3.75%
2020
15,900
 -2.09% -
2019
16,239
+11.38%
-
2018
14,580
 -1.26% -
2017
14,766
 - -

Population of 21205 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21205 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
13.9%
16.9%
 -17.75%
Black/African American
62.2%
64.8%
 -4.01%
Native
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
15.1%
14.8%
 +2.03%
Asian
3.2%
1%
 +220.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.7%
1.5%
 +213.33%
Other
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21205 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 21205 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21205 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21205 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.4 +0.96% 26.8 -0.74% 35.5 +2.31%
2020 31.1 +2.64% 27 +3.85% 34.7 +5.15%
2019 30.3 -2.88% 26 -6.81% 33 -1.49%
2018 31.2 +0.65% 27.9 +3.33% 33.5 +1.52%
2017 31 - 27 - 33 -

The median age of the 21205 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 21205 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 1,395 +38.52% 1,204 -0.06% 1,970 1,194
10 to 19 1,085 1.35% 1,026 -5.35% 1,019 957
20 to 29 1,225 -26.24% 1,229 -4.54% 906 1,153
30 to 39 922 +18.15% 997 +19.03% 1,093 1,183
40 to 49 551 -14.88% 1,074 -21.22% 444 844
50 to 59 840 +3.25% 955 +9.24% 863 1,003
60 to 69 372 +58.21% 742 +10.55% 633 820
70+ 484 -26.32% 665 +28.5% 363 874

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21205 zip code is $33,493.00.

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 21205.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $34,746.00
  • 45 to 64
    $41,188.00
  • 65 and over
    $25,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21205 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 21205, 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 21205 is currently $47,487.00.

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.

1.96% of households in 21205 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 21205 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    41.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.83%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.64%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    5.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.94%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21205 is $17,418.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21205 by the total population of 21205.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21205 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21205 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
    5.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.93%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8.27%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21205 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21205 zip over the age of 16 is 10,860.

Of those people, a total of 48.20% 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 21205 is 41.80%.

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 21205 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 681 17.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 837 59.60% 19.40%
25 to 29 years 1,222 55.10% 28.20%
30 to 34 years 1,404 75.60% 12.30%
35 to 44 years 1,490 68.50% 12.50%
45 to 54 years 1,597 54.00% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 939 52.00% 6.40%
60 to 64 years 793 40.60% 6.80%
65 to 74 years 1,271 12.50% 24.50%
75 years and over 626 4.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21205. 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 1,885 42.70% 7.30%
Black or African American 7,143 50.20% 15.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 42 100.00% 23.80%
Asian 442 26.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.00% 0.00%
Other 586 67.90% 9.80%
Two or more races 761 37.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,241 70.30% 5.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,728 39.10% 8.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21205 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 21205 is 4,540, with median earnings of $33,297.00.

Women in 21205 are earning approximately 99.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,540 $33,297.00
Male 2,224 $33,417.00
Female 2,316 $33,099.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21205 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 223 $56,875.00
Business and Financial 168 $67,619.00
Computer and Mathematical 118 $75,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 62 $58,750.00
Community and Social Service 117 $46,128.00
Legal 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 205 $44,421.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $6,121.00
Healthcare Practitioners 321 $43,701.00
Healthcare Support 384 $38,202.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 71 $42,232.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 195 $8,523.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 456 $21,875.00
Personal Care and Service 113 $20,815.00
Sales 348 $15,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 253 $36,719.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 447 $33,805.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 37 $88,508.00
Production 166 $14,135.00
Transportation and Material Moving 321 $31,320.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21205 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 21205.

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 185 $55,170.00 38 $62,885.00
Business and Financial 108 $95,086.00 60 $62,981.00
Computer and Mathematical 79 $91,705.00 39 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 50 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $34,750.00 37 $63,304.00
Community and Social Service 42 $0.00 75 $45,823.00
Legal 0 $0.00 21 $0.00
Educational and Library 36 $29,583.00 169 $44,699.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $0.00 49 $4,856.00
Healthcare Practitioners 64 $65,000.00 257 $43,438.00
Healthcare Support 80 $27,381.00 304 $38,258.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 32 $40,893.00 39 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 85 $16,076.00 110 $6,613.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 247 $12,102.00 209 $28,750.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $0.00 90 $14,583.00
Sales 106 $33,603.00 242 $7,045.00
Office and Administrative Support 53 $34,417.00 200 $43,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 412 $34,286.00 35 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 37 $88,508.00 0 $0.00
Production 69 $13,317.00 97 $29,861.00
Transportation and Material Moving 243 $31,954.00 78 $9,043.00

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 5,265 households in 21205, with an average household size of 2.9 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 3,140 families living in the 21205 zip code with an average family size of 3.8 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 21205:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 965 456 1,719 2,125
Average Household Size 4.47 4.15 3.61 1.34
Total Families 965 456 1,719 0
Average Household Size 4.42 3.84 3.44 0

Poverty

Of the 3,140 families living in 21205, 37.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21205:

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 6,661 housing units in 21205.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,265 79.04%
Vacant 1,396 20.96%

49.60% of the total 6,661 housing units in 21205 are rental units. This is approximately 3,304 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,827 are occupied by the owner - or 27.43% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21205 is $1,012.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21205 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
    134
  • Less than $500
    627
  • $500 to $999
    992
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,126
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    526
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    15
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    18
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21205 is $50,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21205 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    911
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    455
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    69
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    105
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    195
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    77
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    15
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21205. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21205 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,836
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,114
  • 1950 to 1959
    813
  • 1960 to 1969
    428
  • 1970 to 1979
    427
  • 1980 to 1989
    228
  • 1990 to 1999
    121
  • 2000 to 2009
    353
  • 2010 to 2013
    341
  • 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 21205 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,198
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,066
  • 2 vehicles available
    847
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    154

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21205 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21205 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21205.

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
    39
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    341
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    360
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    795
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    568
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    187
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    694
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    164
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    115
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    255
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    313
  • 90 or more minutes
    260

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21205 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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