ZIP Code 21206 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 21206

The ZIP Code 21206 is associated with Baltimore, MD in Baltimore (city) County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 52,020. The 21206 ZIP Code has a median age of 36.4 years, and 15.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $54,319, while an estimated 11% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. In this Maryland region, an estimated 88.3% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $27,918.

Population in 21206

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21206 is 52,020.

Baltimore, MD

The 21206 ZIP Code is associated with Baltimore, MD in Baltimore (city) County.

Area Codes associated with 21206

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21206 include 410, and 443.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21206

Sunrise: 7:22 am
Sunset: 4:46 pm
Sunrise in 21206 7:22 am
Sunrise in 21206 4:46 pm

Weather forecast for 21206

Today's forecast for 21206: Scattered snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 21206

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 21206 Good

Internet in 21206

In ZIP Code 21206, an estimated 88.9% of households have a computer, while 83.4% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21206

In ZIP Code 21206, males make up an estimated 45.5% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 54.5%.

Health Insurance in 21206

Approximately 9.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21206 (Baltimore, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21206

The median household income in ZIP Code 21206 is $54,319, while the region's mean household income is $70,124. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,918. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21206 of $27,918 is approximately 33.72% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 10.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately10.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.7% of the population in 21206 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.9% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.6% of 21206 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21206. 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 21206

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.5%
$200,000 or more per year 2.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21206

In ZIP Code 21206, 88.3% of the population graduated high school, while 19.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.0% in this Baltimore (city) County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21206

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 37.0%
Some college, no degree 25.6%
Associate's degree 5.8%
Bachelor's degree 12.0%
Graduate or professional degree 7.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21206. 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 21206

Residents of ZIP Code 21206 are younger than average. The median age of 36.4 years in ZIP Code 21206 is approximately 4.46% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.0% of the population in 21206 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 21206 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21206. 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 21206

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.7%
5 to 9 years 6.7%
10 to 14 years 7.1%
15 to 19 years 5.9%
20 to 24 years 5.9%
25 to 34 years 16.0%
35 to 44 years 12.6%
45 to 54 years 13.3%
55 to 59 years 6.4%
60 to 64 years 7.4%
65 to 74 years 7.6%
75 to 84 years 3.4%
85 years and over 1.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21206

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21206, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 3.4% of 21206 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21206 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (74.4%), followed by White (23.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21206. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21206

Industry Percent
White 23.4%
Black or African American 74.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21206 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21206. 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 21206

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21206 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21206 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21206 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21206

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21206. 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 21206. 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 21206

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21206

In ZIP Code 21206, 91.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 2.8% 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 21206

Language Spoken Percent
English only 91.0%
Spanish 2.5%
Other Indo-European languages 3.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.3%
Other languages 2.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21206. 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 21206

The median home value in ZIP Code 21206 in July 2024 comes in at $215,665. The July 2024 value is approximately 1% higher than the $212,589 median value in February 2024, and 4% higher than the $208,363 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21206, an estimated 27.6% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 25.8% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Baltimore (city) County region.

Home Values in 21206

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $215,665
Jun 2024 $216,148
May 2024 $216,015
Apr 2024 $214,872
Mar 2024 $213,635
Feb 2024 $212,589
Jan 2024 $211,687
Dec 2023 $210,682
Nov 2023 $209,718
Oct 2023 $209,314
Sep 2023 $209,032
Aug 2023 $208,363

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 21206. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 21206

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 9.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 16.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 27.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 10.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 25.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21206. 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 21206

In 21206, 67.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.7 minutes. Approximately 33.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21206 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 9.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 21206 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 21206. 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 21206

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 3.9%
Manufacturing 5.7%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Retail trade 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.6%
Information 1.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 33.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.7%
Other services, except public administration 6.5%
Public administration 7.4%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21206 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21206 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.96 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.39% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.73% 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 21206. This visualizes electricity rates in 21206 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21206

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21206 10.65¢/kWh 3.91¢/kWh 2.06¢/kWh
Maryland 18.38¢/kWh 13.21¢/kWh 9.59¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 21206

Month ZIP Code 21206 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.71 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.86 3 6.31
Mar 5.07 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.5 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.58 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.67 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.52 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.41 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.98 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.08 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.55 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 21206. This visualizes solar power levels in 21206 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21206 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21206, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 21206 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 21206. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21206

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1626
Credit reporting or credit repair services 728
Debt collection 94
Checking or savings account 44
Mortgage 36
Other 78
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21206

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 1167
Improper use of your report 628
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 324
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 231
Attempts to collect debt not owed 44
Other 212
* 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 21206. 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.