21215 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21215, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21215 is a zip code in Baltimore County and Baltimore city, Maryland, which covers District 3 and Baltimore, with a total population of 52,550 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.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 21215 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21215.

The estimated population of people living in 21215 is 52,550, with a median age of 44.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21215 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
52,550
 -4.6% -11.54%
2020
55,081
 -5.49% -
2019
58,283
 -0.28% -
2018
58,448
 -1.61% -
2017
59,404
 - -

Population of 21215 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21215 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
16.3%
15.9%
 +2.52%
Black/African American
76.8%
80.5%
 -4.60%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.8%
1.7%
 +64.71%
Asian
1.3%
0.3%
 +333.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2%
1.2%
 +66.67%
Other
0.8%
0.2%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21215 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 21215 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21215 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21215 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.2 +2.79% 43.4 +4.83% 44.9 +2.05%
2020 43 +1.18% 41.4 -0.48% 44 +2.33%
2019 42.5 -0.7% 41.6 -2.8% 43 +0.47%
2018 42.8 +2.39% 42.8 +5.16% 42.8 -0.47%
2017 41.8 - 40.7 - 43 -

The median age of the 21215 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 21215 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 3,802 -19.87% 3,768 -10.36% 3,051 3,387
10 to 19 3,192 -34.73% 3,844 -17.98% 2,184 3,171
20 to 29 3,842 -18.58% 3,740 -2.11% 3,137 3,635
30 to 39 2,376 -3.28% 3,742 -10.21% 2,286 3,342
40 to 49 3,026 -21.51% 3,573 -24.59% 2,409 2,764
50 to 59 4,849 -27.22% 4,648 -16.47% 3,652 3,914
60 to 69 2,973 -5.06% 4,506 +2.06% 2,802 4,596
70+ 2,757 +16.77% 4,766 +4.99% 3,221 4,999

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21215 zip code is $42,357.00.

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 21215.

  • Under 25
    $50,139.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,010.00
  • 45 to 64
    $49,556.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,921.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21215 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 21215, 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 21215 is currently $64,051.00.

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.

4.08% of households in 21215 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 21215 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    32.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.28%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.47%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.63%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.08%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21215 is $27,565.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21215 by the total population of 21215.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21215 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21215 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
    14.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.17%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.98%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21215 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21215 zip over the age of 16 is 42,527.

Of those people, a total of 55.60% 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 21215 is 50.40%.

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 21215 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,770 26.40% 16.20%
20 to 24 years 2,726 77.20% 7.90%
25 to 29 years 4,046 72.50% 11.70%
30 to 34 years 2,676 85.20% 7.50%
35 to 44 years 5,751 83.50% 11.70%
45 to 54 years 6,087 69.70% 8.20%
55 to 59 years 3,853 66.60% 8.60%
60 to 64 years 4,114 53.80% 7.10%
65 to 74 years 6,286 25.70% 7.00%
75 years and over 5,218 8.10% 18.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21215. 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 6,767 57.90% 9.90%
Black or African American 33,581 54.50% 9.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 534 64.20% 12.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 29 69.00% 0.00%
Other 722 78.90% 7.60%
Two or more races 869 57.10% 2.60%
Hispanic or Latino 975 73.80% 3.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,417 57.60% 10.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21215 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 21215 is 21,414, with median earnings of $35,822.00.

Women in 21215 are earning approximately 77.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 21,414 $35,822.00
Male 9,312 $41,637.00
Female 12,102 $32,127.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21215 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 2,046 $54,900.00
Business and Financial 859 $75,152.00
Computer and Mathematical 558 $59,009.00
Architecture and Engineering 74 $110,208.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 294 $140,130.00
Community and Social Service 851 $42,405.00
Legal 341 $64,668.00
Educational and Library 1,576 $39,103.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 138 $24,706.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,295 $60,205.00
Healthcare Support 1,539 $28,509.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 367 $19,835.00
Law Enforcement 327 $100,490.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,105 $22,480.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,192 $30,207.00
Personal Care and Service 630 $20,509.00
Sales 2,040 $21,462.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,816 $32,304.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 519 $36,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 328 $31,404.00
Production 742 $30,588.00
Transportation and Material Moving 893 $41,192.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21215 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 21215.

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 873 $56,467.00 1,173 $53,903.00
Business and Financial 377 $89,018.00 482 $65,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 394 $59,323.00 164 $42,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 74 $110,208.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 220 $140,815.00 74 $15,125.00
Community and Social Service 409 $50,788.00 442 $38,611.00
Legal 160 $43,375.00 181 $71,060.00
Educational and Library 322 $51,351.00 1,254 $32,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $43,125.00 88 $22,794.00
Healthcare Practitioners 296 $53,520.00 999 $61,287.00
Healthcare Support 226 $28,894.00 1,313 $27,951.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 202 $18,824.00 165 $21,763.00
Law Enforcement 253 $100,910.00 74 $62,313.00
Food Preparation and Serving 510 $16,556.00 595 $23,040.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 707 $32,144.00 485 $25,295.00
Personal Care and Service 153 $21,687.00 477 $17,772.00
Sales 972 $38,311.00 1,068 $18,088.00
Office and Administrative Support 608 $22,092.00 2,208 $32,902.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 451 $34,770.00 68 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 307 $31,864.00 21 $0.00
Production 407 $36,384.00 335 $16,711.00
Transportation and Material Moving 725 $43,008.00 168 $36,292.00

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 21,287 households in 21215, with an average household size of 2.4 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 11,323 families living in the 21215 zip code with an average family size of 3.39 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 21215:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,986 687 5,650 9,964
Average Household Size 3.58 3.08 3.44 1.18
Total Families 4,986 687 5,650 0
Average Household Size 3.54 2.91 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 11,323 families living in 21215, 18.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21215:

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 25,437 housing units in 21215.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 21,287 83.69%
Vacant 4,150 16.31%

37.41% of the total 25,437 housing units in 21215 are rental units. This is approximately 9,517 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,341 are occupied by the owner - or 44.58% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21215 is $1,001.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21215 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
    429
  • Less than $500
    1,906
  • $500 to $999
    2,841
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,578
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,005
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    174
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    6
  • $3,000 or more
    7

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21215 is $154,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21215 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    832
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,478
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,050
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,379
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,872
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,195
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    513
  • $1,000,000 or more
    22

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21215. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21215 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    7,769
  • 1940 to 1949
    4,647
  • 1950 to 1959
    5,800
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,042
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,951
  • 1980 to 1989
    869
  • 1990 to 1999
    783
  • 2000 to 2009
    198
  • 2010 to 2013
    372
  • 2014 or later
    6

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 21215 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    6,730
  • 1 vehicle available
    8,763
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,437
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,357

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21215 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21215 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21215.

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
    1,142
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,364
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,063
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,368
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,144
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,823
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    370
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    744
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,114
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,297
  • 90 or more minutes
    816

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21215 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

States in 21215

If you want to see how the population and demographics of 21215 compare to other zip codes in Maryland, check out the list of all Maryland zip codes below: