21207 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21207, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21207 is a zip code in Baltimore County and Baltimore city, Maryland, which covers District 1, District 2, District 3, and Baltimore, with a total population of 51,927 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 21207 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21207.

The estimated population of people living in 21207 is 51,927, with a median age of 37.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21207 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
51,927
+2.95%
+7.64%
2020
50,440
+3.21%
-
2019
48,872
+2.48%
-
2018
47,687
 -1.15% -
2017
48,243
 - -

Population of 21207 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21207 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
8.8%
8.7%
 +1.15%
Black/African American
82.3%
84.5%
 -2.60%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
4.5%
2.7%
 +66.67%
Asian
2.1%
1.6%
 +31.25%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
1.8%
 +11.11%
Other
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21207 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 21207 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21207 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21207 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.7 -1.05% 35.8 0% 39.6 -4.58%
2020 38.1 -5.69% 35.8 -4.28% 41.5 -3.71%
2019 40.4 -4.72% 37.4 -5.08% 43.1 -4.01%
2018 42.4 +1.44% 39.4 +2.6% 44.9 +0.9%
2017 41.8 - 38.4 - 44.5 -

The median age of the 21207 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 21207 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 2,611 +33.07% 2,508 +23.76% 3,420 3,125
10 to 19 2,595 +39.11% 2,647 +14% 3,753 3,011
20 to 29 3,120 +13.41% 3,302 +4.22% 3,542 3,434
30 to 39 3,046 -9.47% 3,279 +28.33% 2,698 4,286
40 to 49 2,805 +3.25% 3,329 -6.67% 2,882 3,109
50 to 59 3,107 +5.27% 4,084 -15.16% 3,242 3,489
60 to 69 2,226 +20.68% 3,343 +5.23% 2,713 3,477
70+ 2,582 -12.09% 3,659 -4.71% 2,272 3,474

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21207 zip code is $57,011.00.

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 21207.

  • Under 25
    $41,017.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,832.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,097.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,864.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21207 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 21207, 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 21207 is currently $74,297.00.

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.

3.43% of households in 21207 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 21207 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.30%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.11%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.94%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.16%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21207 is $29,322.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21207 by the total population of 21207.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21207 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21207 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
    16.31%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.24%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.60%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.21%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.65%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21207 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21207 zip over the age of 16 is 41,196.

Of those people, a total of 63.70% 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 21207 is 58.50%.

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 21207 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,578 39.50% 14.50%
20 to 24 years 3,435 74.60% 18.20%
25 to 29 years 3,541 83.20% 10.40%
30 to 34 years 3,558 85.20% 9.00%
35 to 44 years 6,160 84.80% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 6,605 79.50% 6.60%
55 to 59 years 3,383 76.60% 6.10%
60 to 64 years 3,571 56.80% 5.50%
65 to 74 years 4,718 27.10% 9.70%
75 years and over 3,647 8.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21207. 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 4,237 56.70% 3.20%
Black or African American 34,320 64.70% 8.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 126 27.00% 11.80%
Asian 844 60.70% 2.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 126 100.00% 0.00%
Other 598 65.60% 1.00%
Two or more races 945 61.20% 14.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,238 63.60% 1.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,075 55.40% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21207 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 21207 is 24,098, with median earnings of $41,425.00.

Women in 21207 are earning approximately 96.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 24,098 $41,425.00
Male 11,396 $42,452.00
Female 12,702 $40,938.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21207 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 1,718 $60,500.00
Business and Financial 1,033 $65,283.00
Computer and Mathematical 797 $67,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 320 $26,809.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 353 $68,068.00
Community and Social Service 1,035 $42,016.00
Legal 321 $66,271.00
Educational and Library 1,357 $39,099.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 317 $9,910.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,133 $50,060.00
Healthcare Support 1,356 $31,761.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 701 $41,960.00
Law Enforcement 395 $56,953.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,412 $18,915.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 784 $22,097.00
Personal Care and Service 758 $15,980.00
Sales 2,011 $21,414.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,321 $42,965.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,062 $46,280.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 647 $31,116.00
Production 639 $64,607.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,605 $47,408.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21207 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 21207.

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 676 $53,438.00 1,042 $62,286.00
Business and Financial 329 $62,277.00 704 $65,482.00
Computer and Mathematical 370 $71,250.00 427 $67,917.00
Architecture and Engineering 197 $50,208.00 123 $4,171.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 129 $48,750.00 224 $142,956.00
Community and Social Service 361 $39,547.00 674 $42,483.00
Legal 143 $96,228.00 178 $56,417.00
Educational and Library 290 $36,081.00 1,067 $44,028.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 175 $43,191.00 142 $9,330.00
Healthcare Practitioners 221 $39,846.00 912 $51,429.00
Healthcare Support 343 $47,855.00 1,013 $31,112.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 406 $51,667.00 295 $27,034.00
Law Enforcement 183 $49,340.00 212 $70,917.00
Food Preparation and Serving 707 $18,635.00 705 $19,332.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 599 $21,302.00 185 $22,644.00
Personal Care and Service 196 $5,833.00 562 $16,732.00
Sales 1,020 $24,951.00 991 $16,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 706 $44,500.00 2,615 $42,686.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,006 $45,000.00 56 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 587 $32,009.00 60 $0.00
Production 426 $72,128.00 213 $22,080.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,457 $49,284.00 148 $41,341.00

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 19,360 households in 21207, with an average household size of 2.66 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 12,079 families living in the 21207 zip code with an average family size of 3.45 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 21207:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,990 1,291 4,798 7,281
Average Household Size 3.73 3.28 3.44 1.15
Total Families 5,990 1,291 4,798 0
Average Household Size 3.69 2.97 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 12,079 families living in 21207, 10.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21207:

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 20,760 housing units in 21207.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 19,360 93.26%
Vacant 1,400 6.74%

35.61% of the total 20,760 housing units in 21207 are rental units. This is approximately 7,393 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,850 are occupied by the owner - or 57.08% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21207 is $1,197.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21207 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
    117
  • Less than $500
    646
  • $500 to $999
    997
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4,536
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    992
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    150
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    66
  • $3,000 or more
    6

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21207 is $211,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21207 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    442
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    333
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,619
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,772
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    5,395
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,048
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    187
  • $1,000,000 or more
    54

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21207. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21207 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,228
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,682
  • 1950 to 1959
    6,078
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,938
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,476
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,321
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,154
  • 2000 to 2009
    727
  • 2010 to 2013
    128
  • 2014 or later
    28

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 21207 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,165
  • 1 vehicle available
    7,996
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,382
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,817

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21207 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21207 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21207.

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
    243
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    610
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,074
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,485
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    4,286
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,686
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,134
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    825
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    805
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,435
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,723
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,001

Summary

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