21214 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21214, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21214 is a zip code in Baltimore city, Maryland, which covers Baltimore, with a total population of 21,924 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 21214 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21214.

The estimated population of people living in 21214 is 21,924, with a median age of 41.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21214 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,924
+1.19%
+5.45%
2020
21,666
+1.28%
-
2019
21,392
+1.02%
-
2018
21,177
+1.86%
-
2017
20,790
 - -

Population of 21214 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21214 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
35.4%
38.3%
 -7.57%
Black/African American
57.7%
54.9%
 +5.10%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.8%
2.8%
 0.00%
Asian
0.6%
0.5%
 +20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
3.3%
 -18.18%
Other
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21214 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 21214 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21214 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21214 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.3 +0.49% 41.6 +1.22% 41 -0.49%
2020 41.1 +0.24% 41.1 +6.2% 41.2 -3.29%
2019 41 +2.5% 38.7 +2.38% 42.6 +0.24%
2018 40 -2.44% 37.8 -3.82% 42.5 -0.23%
2017 41 - 39.3 - 42.6 -

The median age of the 21214 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 21214 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 1,477 -27.27% 1,090 +33.64% 1,106 1,500
10 to 19 1,047 +21.57% 1,035 +33.32% 1,265 1,379
20 to 29 1,109 -11.62% 1,405 -23.4% 948 1,089
30 to 39 1,385 +2.13% 1,541 +21.48% 1,413 1,892
40 to 49 1,347 -1.24% 1,643 +3.56% 1,330 1,689
50 to 59 1,484 -8.56% 1,885 -11.49% 1,353 1,669
60 to 69 1,232 +20.77% 1,313 +8.89% 1,494 1,432
70+ 760 +27.31% 1,037 +30.18% 987 1,378

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21214 zip code is $73,308.00.

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 21214.

  • Under 25
    $61,354.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,215.00
  • 45 to 64
    $87,132.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,648.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21214 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 21214, 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 21214 is currently $87,808.00.

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.

5.15% of households in 21214 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 21214 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.27%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.54%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.40%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.22%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.15%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21214 is $34,760.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21214 by the total population of 21214.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21214 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21214 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
    24.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.31%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.05%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21214 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21214 zip over the age of 16 is 17,743.

Of those people, a total of 66.60% 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 21214 is 61.60%.

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 21214 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,069 32.70% 20.30%
20 to 24 years 842 89.00% 18.70%
25 to 29 years 1,195 89.00% 16.90%
30 to 34 years 1,826 78.10% 10.60%
35 to 44 years 3,060 90.50% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 2,831 79.50% 6.40%
55 to 59 years 1,629 72.70% 4.10%
60 to 64 years 1,686 65.50% 0.90%
65 to 74 years 2,364 37.00% 1.00%
75 years and over 1,241 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21214. 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 7,210 66.80% 5.50%
Black or African American 9,469 65.60% 8.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 21 38.10% 0.00%
Asian 127 44.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 24 100.00% 0.00%
Other 205 55.60% 17.50%
Two or more races 687 86.60% 11.60%
Hispanic or Latino 450 86.70% 5.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,086 66.80% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21214 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 21214 is 10,926, with median earnings of $50,232.00.

Women in 21214 are earning approximately 93.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,926 $50,232.00
Male 4,795 $51,332.00
Female 6,131 $47,961.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21214 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 1,091 $68,698.00
Business and Financial 533 $54,926.00
Computer and Mathematical 418 $87,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 242 $66,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 120 $64,868.00
Community and Social Service 210 $64,722.00
Legal 225 $63,558.00
Educational and Library 1,162 $60,722.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 276 $46,618.00
Healthcare Practitioners 643 $65,466.00
Healthcare Support 548 $36,745.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 226 $19,000.00
Law Enforcement 94 $68,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 402 $21,386.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 403 $37,771.00
Personal Care and Service 407 $28,661.00
Sales 882 $30,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,100 $47,148.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 358 $60,862.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 243 $56,181.00
Production 391 $29,459.00
Transportation and Material Moving 481 $44,652.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21214 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 21214.

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 476 $60,083.00 615 $71,490.00
Business and Financial 182 $65,455.00 351 $52,721.00
Computer and Mathematical 296 $86,029.00 122 $106,544.00
Architecture and Engineering 237 $67,750.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 61 $63,618.00 59 $68,542.00
Community and Social Service 72 $64,792.00 138 $64,583.00
Legal 45 $87,639.00 180 $63,462.00
Educational and Library 335 $56,354.00 827 $62,305.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 180 $50,833.00 96 $45,882.00
Healthcare Practitioners 71 $71,036.00 572 $62,083.00
Healthcare Support 45 $37,446.00 503 $36,208.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 150 $16,810.00 76 $19,571.00
Law Enforcement 64 $76,389.00 30 $61,364.00
Food Preparation and Serving 148 $14,327.00 254 $21,782.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 252 $38,708.00 151 $13,693.00
Personal Care and Service 113 $26,952.00 294 $29,405.00
Sales 369 $48,185.00 513 $19,489.00
Office and Administrative Support 175 $37,269.00 925 $48,802.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 347 $60,797.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 218 $56,944.00 25 $0.00
Production 264 $29,385.00 127 $30,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 406 $52,600.00 75 $34,632.00

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 8,381 households in 21214, with an average household size of 2.58 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 5,310 families living in the 21214 zip code with an average family size of 3.28 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 21214:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,400 317 1,593 3,071
Average Household Size 3.19 3.1 3.69 1.29
Total Families 3,400 317 1,593 0
Average Household Size 3.16 2.72 3.63 0

Poverty

Of the 5,310 families living in 21214, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21214:

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 8,951 housing units in 21214.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,381 93.63%
Vacant 570 6.37%

21.15% of the total 8,951 housing units in 21214 are rental units. This is approximately 1,893 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,454 are occupied by the owner - or 72.10% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21214 is $1,118.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21214 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
    34
  • Less than $500
    53
  • $500 to $999
    538
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    930
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    283
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    89
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21214 is $203,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21214 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    124
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    111
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    949
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,922
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,708
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    569
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    31
  • $1,000,000 or more
    40

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21214. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21214 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,540
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,218
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,909
  • 1960 to 1969
    540
  • 1970 to 1979
    280
  • 1980 to 1989
    186
  • 1990 to 1999
    217
  • 2000 to 2009
    45
  • 2010 to 2013
    16
  • 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 21214 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    598
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,326
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,168
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,289

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21214 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21214 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21214.

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
    66
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    442
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    795
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,098
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,829
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    936
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,436
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    313
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    503
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,002
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    700
  • 90 or more minutes
    511

Summary

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