21212 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21212, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21212 is a zip code in Baltimore County and Baltimore city, Maryland, which covers District 9 and Baltimore, with a total population of 34,525 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 21212 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21212.

The estimated population of people living in 21212 is 34,525, with a median age of 38.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21212 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
34,525
+1.95%
+1.51%
2020
33,865
+1.3%
-
2019
33,431
+0.27%
-
2018
33,342
 -1.96% -
2017
34,010
 - -

Population of 21212 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21212 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
49.1%
48.6%
 +1.03%
Black/African American
38%
40.5%
 -6.17%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.8%
4.2%
 +14.29%
Asian
3.7%
4.2%
 -11.90%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
2.4%
 +58.33%
Other
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21212 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 21212 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21212 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21212 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.1 +1.06% 34.9 +1.45% 41.2 -0.24%
2020 37.7 -1.05% 34.4 -2.27% 41.3 -1.2%
2019 38.1 -1.55% 35.2 -1.12% 41.8 +0.48%
2018 38.7 +0.52% 35.6 -1.11% 41.6 +2.21%
2017 38.5 - 36 - 40.7 -

The median age of the 21212 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 21212 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 2,900 +4.66% 2,395 -13.83% 3,028 2,076
10 to 19 2,000 +18.78% 1,822 +15.06% 2,388 2,085
20 to 29 1,534 +27.69% 1,980 -16.17% 1,968 1,668
30 to 39 2,207 -4.84% 2,727 +1.51% 2,100 2,765
40 to 49 2,123 +11.82% 2,727 +4.25% 2,368 2,800
50 to 59 2,115 -5.22% 2,579 -3.34% 1,995 2,470
60 to 69 1,615 -9.32% 2,168 -10.58% 1,460 1,945
70+ 1,209 +2.94% 1,909 +12.92% 1,242 2,167

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21212 zip code is $88,679.00.

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 21212.

  • Under 25
    $29,331.00
  • 25 to 44
    $89,770.00
  • 45 to 64
    $126,348.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,445.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21212 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 21212, 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 21212 is currently $145,287.00.

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.

21.36% of households in 21212 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 21212 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.74%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.85%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.47%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    21.36%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21212 is $55,549.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21212 by the total population of 21212.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21212 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21212 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
    29.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.85%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21212 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21212 zip over the age of 16 is 26,609.

Of those people, a total of 68.60% 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 21212 is 64.00%.

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 21212 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,661 33.30% 12.80%
20 to 24 years 1,654 69.30% 22.10%
25 to 29 years 1,982 85.50% 14.60%
30 to 34 years 2,003 87.40% 5.20%
35 to 44 years 5,107 86.90% 4.20%
45 to 54 years 5,386 90.60% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 2,002 75.70% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 1,791 64.70% 9.30%
65 to 74 years 2,902 32.00% 5.80%
75 years and over 2,121 8.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21212. 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 13,696 73.30% 3.00%
Black or African American 10,489 62.10% 12.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 36 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 987 73.70% 3.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 19 47.40% 0.00%
Other 339 67.60% 8.70%
Two or more races 1,043 67.00% 9.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,093 80.40% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,193 73.10% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21212 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 21212 is 17,043, with median earnings of $58,785.00.

Women in 21212 are earning approximately 83.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,043 $58,785.00
Male 8,573 $65,088.00
Female 8,470 $54,538.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21212 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 2,301 $94,435.00
Business and Financial 1,280 $99,600.00
Computer and Mathematical 751 $89,260.00
Architecture and Engineering 345 $82,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 538 $82,222.00
Community and Social Service 427 $46,118.00
Legal 681 $154,958.00
Educational and Library 1,923 $66,028.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 625 $57,292.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,397 $75,618.00
Healthcare Support 392 $31,667.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 422 $21,432.00
Law Enforcement 114 $88,651.00
Food Preparation and Serving 641 $16,507.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 297 $33,836.00
Personal Care and Service 316 $19,706.00
Sales 1,424 $36,163.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,175 $40,201.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 382 $31,563.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 332 $41,304.00
Production 314 $21,214.00
Transportation and Material Moving 470 $58,824.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21212 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 21212.

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 1,197 $126,528.00 1,104 $73,553.00
Business and Financial 666 $126,250.00 614 $75,921.00
Computer and Mathematical 523 $89,158.00 228 $90,556.00
Architecture and Engineering 240 $106,154.00 105 $75,865.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 247 $108,958.00 291 $62,371.00
Community and Social Service 158 $46,184.00 269 $44,904.00
Legal 368 $156,667.00 313 $153,988.00
Educational and Library 698 $75,682.00 1,225 $63,373.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 278 $67,500.00 347 $55,995.00
Healthcare Practitioners 369 $165,938.00 1,028 $71,607.00
Healthcare Support 112 $27,826.00 280 $32,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 63 $9,961.00 359 $21,458.00
Law Enforcement 92 $89,087.00 22 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 393 $16,350.00 248 $16,944.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 182 $32,304.00 115 $36,434.00
Personal Care and Service 57 $31,477.00 259 $18,750.00
Sales 796 $35,349.00 628 $38,314.00
Office and Administrative Support 419 $40,781.00 756 $40,104.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 24 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 382 $31,563.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 332 $41,304.00 0 $0.00
Production 242 $21,508.00 72 $13,300.00
Transportation and Material Moving 344 $59,338.00 126 $38,056.00

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 12,679 households in 21212, with an average household size of 2.69 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 8,498 families living in the 21212 zip code with an average family size of 3.33 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 21212:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,874 441 2,183 4,181
Average Household Size 3.32 3.17 3.62 1.27
Total Families 5,874 441 2,183 0
Average Household Size 3.31 2.95 3.48 0

Poverty

Of the 8,498 families living in 21212, 6.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21212:

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 13,838 housing units in 21212.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,679 91.62%
Vacant 1,159 8.38%

27.05% of the total 13,838 housing units in 21212 are rental units. This is approximately 3,743 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,786 are occupied by the owner - or 63.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21212 is $1,293.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21212 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
    150
  • Less than $500
    413
  • $500 to $999
    532
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,483
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    859
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    332
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    61
  • $3,000 or more
    63

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21212 is $305,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21212 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    151
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    414
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,017
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    917
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,807
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,457
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,767
  • $1,000,000 or more
    256

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21212. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21212 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,409
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,606
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,611
  • 1960 to 1969
    756
  • 1970 to 1979
    891
  • 1980 to 1989
    415
  • 1990 to 1999
    700
  • 2000 to 2009
    246
  • 2010 to 2013
    204
  • 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 21212 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,516
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,441
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,287
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,435

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21212 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21212 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21212.

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
    205
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    681
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,648
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,966
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,244
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,255
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,309
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    477
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    744
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,027
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,154
  • 90 or more minutes
    773

Summary

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