ZIP Code 21201 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 21201

The ZIP Code 21201 is associated with Baltimore, MD in Baltimore (city) County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 17,256. The 21201 ZIP Code has a median age of 31.0 years, and 14.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $37,687, while about 23% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this Maryland region, an estimated 87.3% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $33,640.

Population in 21201

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21201 is 17,256.

Baltimore, MD

The 21201 ZIP Code is associated with Baltimore, MD in Baltimore (city) County.

Area Codes associated with 21201

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21201 include 301, 410, 443, and 667.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21201

Sunrise: 7:25 am
Sunset: 4:50 pm
Sunrise in 21201 7:25 am
Sunrise in 21201 4:50 pm

Weather forecast for 21201

This Afternoon's forecast for 21201: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 21201

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 21201 Moderate

Internet in 21201

In ZIP Code 21201, an estimated 86.2% of households have a computer, while 74.3% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21201

In ZIP Code 21201, males make up an estimated 47.0% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 53.0%.

Health Insurance in 21201

Approximately 9.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21201 (Baltimore, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21201

The median household income in ZIP Code 21201 is $37,687, while the region's mean household income is $58,773. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,640. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21201 of $33,640 is approximately 20.14% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 22.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately141.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.1% of the population in 21201 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 19.2% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.2% of 21201 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 21201

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 21.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 10.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 7.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.2%
$200,000 or more per year 4.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21201

In ZIP Code 21201, 87.3% of the population graduated high school, while 51.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 26.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.8% in this Baltimore (city) County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21201

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 8.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 16.8%
Some college, no degree 15.8%
Associate's degree 3.5%
Bachelor's degree 25.0%
Graduate or professional degree 26.2%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 21201

Residents of ZIP Code 21201 are younger than average. The median age of 31.0 years in ZIP Code 21201 is approximately 18.64% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 32.5% of the population in 21201 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 10.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 21201 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 21201

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.8%
5 to 9 years 3.8%
10 to 14 years 4.2%
15 to 19 years 5.5%
20 to 24 years 9.5%
25 to 34 years 32.5%
35 to 44 years 10.6%
45 to 54 years 8.5%
55 to 59 years 4.5%
60 to 64 years 4.5%
65 to 74 years 7.7%
75 to 84 years 2.7%
85 years and over 1.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21201

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21201, 94.2% is one race, while 5.8% are two or more races. Approximately 4.8% of 21201 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21201 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (55.9%), followed by White (37.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21201

Industry Percent
White 37.9%
Black or African American 55.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 8.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 1.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21201 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 21201

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21201 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21201 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21201 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21201

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 21201

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21201

In ZIP Code 21201, 85.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Baltimore (city) County region.

Language Spoken in 21201

Language Spoken Percent
English only 85.7%
Spanish 3.2%
Other Indo-European languages 5.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.7%
Other languages 0.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 21201

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21201, an estimated 34.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 12.3% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 2.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Baltimore (city) County region.

Age of Housing in 21201

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 9.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 8.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 7.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 7.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 8.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 34.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 21201

In 21201, 64.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.3 minutes. Approximately 35.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21201 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.2% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 21201 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 21201

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 2.4%
Manufacturing 2.2%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Retail trade 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.4%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 16.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 35.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.2%
Other services, except public administration 6.6%
Public administration 7.1%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21201 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21201 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.97 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.63% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.58% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes electricity rates in 21201 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21201

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21201 10.65¢/kWh 3.91¢/kWh 2.06¢/kWh
Maryland 19.21¢/kWh 13.17¢/kWh 9.94¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 21201

Month ZIP Code 21201 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.91 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.73 3 6.31
Mar 5.03 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.49 5.13 7.3
May 5.51 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.61 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.77 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.57 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.32 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.98 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.11 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.64 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes solar power levels in 21201 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21201 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21201, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 21201 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Baltimore (city) County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21201

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 277
Credit reporting or credit repair services 138
Debt collection 29
Checking or savings account 11
Credit card or prepaid card 9
Other 19
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21201

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 252
Improper use of your report 111
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 32
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 21
Written notification about debt 12
Other 55
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 21201. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.