21216 ZIP Code – Baltimore, Maryland
21216 is a large ZIP code in Baltimore, Maryland, part of Baltimore city with a population of approximately 28,385 residents. The median household income is $46,761 — well below the Maryland average and below the national average. The median home value of $131,500 is well below the national average, with 50.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,094 is near the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 15% apartments (decreasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 12.9%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. At 36.7, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 21217, 21229, 21223.
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ZIP 21216 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21216 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $46k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $131k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,094 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.7 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.5% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.3% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21217 – Baltimore
- 21229 – Baltimore
- 21223 – Baltimore
- 21211 – Baltimore
- 21215 – Baltimore
- 21207 – Gwynn Oak
- 21201 – Baltimore
- 21202 – Baltimore
- 21233 – Baltimore
- 21210 – Baltimore
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21217 | BALTIMORE | 31,634 | $36,665 |
| 21229 | BALTIMORE | 44,332 | $52,692 |
| 21223 | BALTIMORE | 20,728 | $35,541 |
| 21211 | BALTIMORE | 15,935 | $79,909 |
| 21215 | BALTIMORE | 53,674 | $49,523 |