21205 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to BALTIMORE, MD 21205

21205 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Baltimore, Maryland. Median household income here ($21,922) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. The average house value here ($69,200) is lower than in the Baltimore-Towson metro area as a whole, so this could be a great place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $33,314/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 21205 is $23,336.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 21205 earn an average of $24,886/year. Women earn only $20,665/year.

4,966 people in 21205 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 21205? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 21205 is 35.2 minutes!

The median age here is 31. There are 7,350 men and 8,796 women. The median age for men is 29 while for women the median age is 32.

To give you a sense of the community, 10,146 people (out of the 16,146 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 5,974 homes, and 647 businesses every day. 394 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

21205 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 39 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Dushanbe, Tajikistan!) and -77 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 48 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 16,146
  • White Population: 3,633
  • Black Population: 11,570
  • Hispanic Population: 1,394
  • Asian Population: 288
  • Hawaiian Population: 33
  • Indian Population: 213
  • Male Population: 7,350
  • Female Population: 8,796
  • Median Age: 31
  • Median Age of Males: 29
  • Median Age of Females: 32
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: Maryland
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Baltimore-Towson MD
  • County: Baltimore
  • City: Baltimore
  • Longitude: -76.6
  • Latitude: 39.3
  • Elevation: 48 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 410/443
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 4,882
  • Drive alone: 2,045
  • Carpool: 940
  • Public transit: 1,461
  • Ride bikes or walk: 394

  • Average commute time: 35.2 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 109
  •    5 - 9: 272
  •    10 - 14: 498
  •    15 - 19: 655
  •    20 - 24: 834
  •    25 - 29: 227
  •    30 - 34: 806
  •    35 - 39: 70
  •    40 - 44: 120
  •    45 - 59: 444
  •    60 - 89: 432
  •    90 plus: 415
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $69,200
  • Average Annual Household Income: $26,166
  • Businesses: 263
  • Employees: 6,775
  • Annual Payroll: $266,729,000
  • Average Family Income: $33,314
  • Median Family Income: $21,922
  • Average Income for Men: $24,886
  • Average Income for Women: $20,665
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 510
  • State FIPS Code: 24

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Schools in 21205 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Armistead Gardens Elementary
5001 E Eager St
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9090
Dr. Rayner Browne Elementary
1000 N Montford Ave
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9240
Tench Tilghman Elementary
600 N Patterson Park Ave
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9247
Middle Schools
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle
500 N Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 396-9296
High Schools
Claremont School
5301 Erdman Ave
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 545-3380

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 21205 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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