ZIP Code 21212 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 21212

The ZIP Code 21212 is associated with Baltimore, MD in Baltimore (city) County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 33,431. The 21212 ZIP Code has a median age of 38.1 years, and 18.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 8% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $79,832. In this Maryland region, an estimated 92.7% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $48,618.

Population in 21212

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21212 is 33,431.

Baltimore, MD

The 21212 ZIP Code is associated with Baltimore, MD in Baltimore (city) County.

Area Codes associated with 21212

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21212 include 410, 443, and 667.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21212

Sunrise: 6:51 am
Sunset: 7:09 pm
Sunrise in 21212 6:51 am
Sunrise in 21212 7:09 pm

Weather forecast for 21212

Tonight's forecast for 21212: Isolated rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 21212

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 21212 Fair

Internet in 21212

In ZIP Code 21212, an estimated 91.0% of households have a computer, while 87.2% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21212

In ZIP Code 21212, males make up an estimated 47.8% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 52.2%.

Health Insurance in 21212

Approximately 7.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21212 (Baltimore, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21212

The median household income in ZIP Code 21212 is $79,832, while the region's mean household income is $125,899. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $48,618. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21212 of $48,618 is approximately 15.42% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 7.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 18.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.9% of the population in 21212 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.7% of 21212 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21212. 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 21212

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 9.2%
$200,000 or more per year 15.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21212

In ZIP Code 21212, 92.7% of the population graduated high school, while 52.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 27.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.8% in this Baltimore (city) County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21212

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.8%
Some college, no degree 15.1%
Associate's degree 5.4%
Bachelor's degree 24.7%
Graduate or professional degree 27.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21212. 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 21212

Residents of ZIP Code 21212 are neither older nor younger than average. The median age of 38.1 years in ZIP Code 21212 is approximately equal to the median age in the U.S. overall. About 75.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.5% of the population in 21212 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 21212 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21212. 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 21212

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.8%
5 to 9 years 6.9%
10 to 14 years 6.3%
15 to 19 years 5.1%
20 to 24 years 5.2%
25 to 34 years 13.3%
35 to 44 years 13.5%
45 to 54 years 14.5%
55 to 59 years 7.3%
60 to 64 years 5.7%
65 to 74 years 8.7%
75 to 84 years 3.7%
85 years and over 2.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21212

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21212, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 4.2% of 21212 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21212 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (55.4%), followed by Black or African American (40.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21212. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21212

Industry Percent
White 55.4%
Black or African American 40.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 1.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21212 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21212. 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 21212

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21212 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21212 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21212 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21212

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21212. 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 21212. 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 21212

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21212

In ZIP Code 21212, 88.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.1% of homes. Lastly, 2.2% 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 21212

Language Spoken Percent
English only 88.2%
Spanish 3.5%
Other Indo-European languages 4.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.1%
Other languages 2.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21212. 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 21212

The median home value in ZIP Code 21212 in July 2024 comes in at $336,842. The July 2024 value is approximately 2% higher than the $331,054 median value in February 2024, and 2% higher than the $328,713 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21212, an estimated 33.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 25.0% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Baltimore (city) County region.

Home Values in 21212

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $336,842
Jun 2024 $337,980
May 2024 $338,062
Apr 2024 $335,998
Mar 2024 $333,312
Feb 2024 $331,054
Jan 2024 $329,918
Dec 2023 $329,317
Nov 2023 $328,836
Oct 2023 $328,829
Sep 2023 $328,826
Aug 2023 $328,713

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 21212. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 21212

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 4.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 4.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 5.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 25.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 18.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 33.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21212. 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 21212

In 21212, 69.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.5 minutes. Approximately 33.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21212 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 21212 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 21212. 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 21212

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 3.9%
Manufacturing 4.3%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Retail trade 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.4%
Information 2.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 9.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 33.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.0%
Other services, except public administration 5.3%
Public administration 6.7%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21212 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21212 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.99 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.12% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.28% 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 21212. This visualizes electricity rates in 21212 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21212

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21212 10.65¢/kWh 3.91¢/kWh 2.06¢/kWh
Maryland 17.41¢/kWh 12.84¢/kWh 10.15¢/kWh
United States 16.41¢/kWh 13.1¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 21212

Month ZIP Code 21212 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.87 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.8 3 6.31
Mar 5.04 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.53 5.13 7.3
May 5.55 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.68 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.91 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.64 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.14 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.85 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.11 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.7 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 21212. This visualizes solar power levels in 21212 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21212 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21212, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 21212 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 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 21212. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21212

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 230
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 150
Debt collection 37
Checking or savings account 31
Credit card or prepaid card 16
Other 41
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21212

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 218
Improper use of your report 96
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 59
Managing an account 21
Attempts to collect debt not owed 20
Other 91
* 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 21212. 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.