21213 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21213, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21213 is a zip code in Baltimore city, Maryland, which covers Baltimore, with a total population of 29,579 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 21213 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21213.

The estimated population of people living in 21213 is 29,579, with a median age of 37.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21213 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,579
-3.32% -6.79%
2020
30,596
-1.33% -
2019
31,007
-2.19% -
2018
31,701
-0.1% -
2017
31,733
- -

Population of 21213 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21213 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
7%
6.8%
+2.94%
Black/African American
88.6%
89.4%
-0.89%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
+50.00%
Hispanic
2.4%
1.3%
+84.62%
Asian
0.1%
0.4%
-75.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1.5%
-13.33%
Other
0.2%
0.3%
-33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21213 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 21213 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21213 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21213 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.2 +2.2% 34.5 +2.07% 40 +4.71%
2020 36.4 0% 33.8 +0.9% 38.2 -0.26%
2019 36.4 +2.54% 33.5 +4.69% 38.3 +2.96%
2018 35.5 -0.28% 32 +1.91% 37.2 -1.33%
2017 35.6 - 31.4 - 37.7 -

The median age of the 21213 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 21213 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 2,180 -17.4% 2,224 -22.4% 1,816 1,740
10 to 19 2,399 -4.21% 2,530 -4.89% 2,282 2,388
20 to 29 1,880 -9.02% 2,235 -9.96% 1,709 1,971
30 to 39 1,648 +2.59% 2,556 -16.82% 1,683 2,140
40 to 49 1,490 -6.89% 2,321 +2.85% 1,380 2,366
50 to 59 1,976 +0.61% 2,509 +3.32% 1,977 2,582
60 to 69 1,421 +0.77% 2,116 -7.21% 1,422 1,948
70+ 686 +16.76% 1,562 -9.69% 776 1,399

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21213 zip code is $44,121.00.

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 21213.

  • Under 25
    $21,908.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,477.00
  • 45 to 64
    $44,934.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,167.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21213 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 21213, 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 21213 is currently $58,229.00.

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.

1.99% of households in 21213 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 21213 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    29.91%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21213 is $23,735.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21213 by the total population of 21213.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21213 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21213 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
    11.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.22%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21213 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21213 zip over the age of 16 is 22,849.

Of those people, a total of 56.80% 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 21213 is 51.50%.

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 21213 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,496 30.50% 27.60%
20 to 24 years 1,686 67.50% 10.30%
25 to 29 years 1,994 72.60% 4.10%
30 to 34 years 2,167 67.90% 18.10%
35 to 44 years 3,804 80.20% 7.60%
45 to 54 years 3,920 67.30% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 2,237 53.10% 7.00%
60 to 64 years 1,759 52.90% 9.10%
65 to 74 years 2,362 25.50% 11.60%
75 years and over 1,424 4.10% 30.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21213. 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 1,702 52.00% 3.90%
Black or African American 20,421 56.20% 9.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 63 65.10% 0.00%
Asian 23 65.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 381 96.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 259 78.40% 42.90%
Hispanic or Latino 491 91.60% 1.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,633 51.70% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21213 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 21213 is 11,763, with median earnings of $37,359.00.

Women in 21213 are earning approximately 104.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,763 $37,359.00
Male 4,750 $36,380.00
Female 7,013 $38,043.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21213 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 899 $67,219.00
Business and Financial 421 $47,543.00
Computer and Mathematical 192 $46,806.00
Architecture and Engineering 88 $67,188.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 41 $35,417.00
Community and Social Service 112 $55,000.00
Legal 55 $0.00
Educational and Library 515 $43,566.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 90 $29,545.00
Healthcare Practitioners 696 $42,833.00
Healthcare Support 987 $34,735.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 244 $35,139.00
Law Enforcement 157 $43,413.00
Food Preparation and Serving 585 $25,330.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 772 $17,554.00
Personal Care and Service 464 $16,455.00
Sales 1,046 $29,756.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,777 $45,432.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 204 $45,119.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 430 $56,569.00
Production 376 $38,614.00
Transportation and Material Moving 936 $39,211.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21213 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 21213.

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 239 $43,125.00 660 $69,964.00
Business and Financial 170 $48,966.00 251 $43,787.00
Computer and Mathematical 139 $35,795.00 53 $72,880.00
Architecture and Engineering 75 $66,992.00 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 41 $35,417.00
Community and Social Service 31 $0.00 81 $34,554.00
Legal 10 $0.00 45 $0.00
Educational and Library 121 $65,083.00 394 $43,456.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 32 $27,353.00 58 $29,773.00
Healthcare Practitioners 223 $39,089.00 473 $44,250.00
Healthcare Support 93 $17,236.00 894 $35,726.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 150 $43,500.00 94 $12,432.00
Law Enforcement 127 $44,087.00 30 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 286 $25,313.00 299 $25,355.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 490 $18,000.00 282 $17,228.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $31,944.00 428 $15,636.00
Sales 251 $31,587.00 795 $28,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 288 $38,158.00 1,489 $45,848.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 181 $45,729.00 23 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 394 $55,686.00 36 $0.00
Production 293 $38,449.00 83 $43,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 715 $40,346.00 221 $38,355.00

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 11,288 households in 21213, with an average household size of 2.61 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 6,696 families living in the 21213 zip code with an average family size of 3.41 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 21213:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,046 632 4,018 4,592
Average Household Size 3.49 3.41 3.54 1.29
Total Families 2,046 632 4,018 0
Average Household Size 3.48 3.1 3.42 0

Poverty

Of the 6,696 families living in 21213, 23.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21213:

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 14,657 housing units in 21213.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,288 77.01%
Vacant 3,369 22.99%

31.79% of the total 14,657 housing units in 21213 are rental units. This is approximately 4,659 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,447 are occupied by the owner - or 43.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21213 is $1,213.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21213 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
    182
  • Less than $500
    560
  • $500 to $999
    707
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,130
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    989
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    236
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    10
  • $3,000 or more
    27

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21213 is $105,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21213 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    747
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,241
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,825
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    874
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    350
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    330
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    69
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21213. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21213 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    7,224
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,266
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,760
  • 1960 to 1969
    712
  • 1970 to 1979
    294
  • 1980 to 1989
    285
  • 1990 to 1999
    202
  • 2000 to 2009
    630
  • 2010 to 2013
    284
  • 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 21213 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    3,658
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,823
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,249
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    558

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21213 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21213 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21213.

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
    41
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    254
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,005
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,347
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,328
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    657
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,508
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    430
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    328
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    942
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,207
  • 90 or more minutes
    725

Summary

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