ZIP Code 21218 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 21218

The ZIP Code 21218 is associated with Baltimore, MD in Baltimore (city) County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 47,555. The 21218 ZIP Code has a median age of 35.4 years, and 17.6% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $47,029, while about 13% of the population lives below the poverty line. In this Maryland region, an estimated 86.2% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $30,788.

Population in 21218

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21218 is 47,555.

Baltimore, MD

The 21218 ZIP Code is associated with Baltimore, MD in Baltimore (city) County.

Area Codes associated with 21218

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21218 include 410, and 443.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21218

Sunrise: 7:23 am
Sunset: 4:47 pm
Sunrise in 21218 7:23 am
Sunrise in 21218 4:47 pm

Weather forecast for 21218

Today's forecast for 21218: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 21218

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 21218 Fair

Internet in 21218

In ZIP Code 21218, an estimated 87.0% of households have a computer, while 75.8% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21218

In ZIP Code 21218, males make up an estimated 48.7% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 51.3%.

Health Insurance in 21218

Approximately 9.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21218 (Baltimore, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21218

The median household income in ZIP Code 21218 is $47,029, while the region's mean household income is $72,629. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,788. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21218 of $30,788 is approximately 26.91% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 13.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately41.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.5% of the population in 21218 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.0% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.9% of 21218 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21218. 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 21218

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.9%
$200,000 or more per year 5.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21218

In ZIP Code 21218, 86.2% of the population graduated high school, while 38.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 18.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.6% in this Baltimore (city) County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21218

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 25.6%
Some college, no degree 17.4%
Associate's degree 5.0%
Bachelor's degree 19.3%
Graduate or professional degree 18.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21218. 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 21218

Residents of ZIP Code 21218 are younger than average. The median age of 35.4 years in ZIP Code 21218 is approximately 7.09% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.6% of the population in 21218 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 21218 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21218. 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 21218

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.9%
5 to 9 years 4.2%
10 to 14 years 4.2%
15 to 19 years 8.5%
20 to 24 years 10.9%
25 to 34 years 16.6%
35 to 44 years 12.3%
45 to 54 years 11.5%
55 to 59 years 6.3%
60 to 64 years 6.5%
65 to 74 years 8.2%
75 to 84 years 4.1%
85 years and over 1.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21218

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21218, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 4.6% of 21218 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21218 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (62.6%), followed by White (32.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21218. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21218

Industry Percent
White 32.9%
Black or African American 62.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 6.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21218 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21218. 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 21218

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21218 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21218 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21218 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21218

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21218. 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 21218. 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 21218

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21218

In ZIP Code 21218, 88.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.1% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% 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 21218

Language Spoken Percent
English only 88.8%
Spanish 3.7%
Other Indo-European languages 3.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.1%
Other languages 1.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21218. 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 21218

The median home value in ZIP Code 21218 in July 2024 comes in at $186,105. The July 2024 value is approximately 1% higher than the $185,139 median value in February 2024, and 2% higher than the $181,985 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21218, an estimated 56.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.9% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Baltimore (city) County region.

Home Values in 21218

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $186,105
Jun 2024 $186,769
May 2024 $187,140
Apr 2024 $186,686
Mar 2024 $185,869
Feb 2024 $185,139
Jan 2024 $184,459
Dec 2023 $183,680
Nov 2023 $182,647
Oct 2023 $182,193
Sep 2023 $182,087
Aug 2023 $181,985

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 21218. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 21218

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 4.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 13.9%
Built in 1939 or earlier 56.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21218. 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 21218

In 21218, 58.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.9 minutes. Approximately 35.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21218 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.3% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 21218 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 21218. 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 21218

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 4.0%
Manufacturing 3.7%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Retail trade 10.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.0%
Information 2.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 35.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.0%
Other services, except public administration 5.0%
Public administration 6.9%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21218 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21218 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 21218. This visualizes electricity rates in 21218 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21218

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21218 10.65¢/kWh 3.91¢/kWh 2.06¢/kWh
Maryland 19.21¢/kWh 13.21¢/kWh 9.59¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 21218

Month ZIP Code 21218 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.98 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.74 3 6.31
Mar 5.03 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.5 5.13 7.3
May 5.54 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.61 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.79 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.59 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.43 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.74 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.06 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 21218. This visualizes solar power levels in 21218 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21218 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21218, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 21218 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 21218. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21218

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 845
Credit reporting or credit repair services 517
Debt collection 78
Checking or savings account 43
Credit card or prepaid card 19
Other 64
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21218

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 733
Improper use of your report 364
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 152
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 108
Managing an account 26
Other 183
* 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 21218. 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.