Baltimore, MD — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 21201 serves a portion of Baltimore, Maryland, within Baltimore City. This community is home to approximately 21,378 residents, with a median age of 33.5 years. The median household income of $89,016 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $373,867 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 22% owner-occupied and 78% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Baltimore is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 134 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 17% and an unemployment rate of 9.7%, 21201 reflects the economic character of Baltimore City in Maryland.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 21,378 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,618 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $89,016 | ↑ 32% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $373,867 | ↑ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 134 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.7% | ↑ 149% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 26.6% | ↑ 133% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 17% | ↓ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.5 yrs | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 22% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 78% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 9,192 | — |