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ZIP Code 21212

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 33,425

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 21212

What is the median household income in 21212?
The median household income in 21212 is $96,752 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 21212?
The poverty rate in 21212 is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 21212?
$357,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 21212?
The median gross rent in 21212 is $1,328 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 21212 residents have a college degree?
55.0% of adults in 21212 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
33,425
Median Income
$96,752
Median Home Value
$357,900
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.5%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$16,920 (+21.2%) Home Value: +$69,200 (+24%) Poverty Rate: -2.1 pp (-27.3%) Bachelor's+: +2.6 pp (+5%) Unemployment: -1.0 pp (-15.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 33,425
Median Age 39.0
Female 55.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.4% White (non-Hisp.) 48.6% Black 34.9% Asian 3.8% Two or More 8.5% Other 2.2%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.1%
Chinese
0.8%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Korean
0.3%
Filipino
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.2%
Puerto Rican
1.1%
Cuban
0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $96,752 ±$7,986
Per Capita Income $158,086
Median Family Income $141,903
Poverty Rate 5.6%
Child Poverty Rate 7.3%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 14.8%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.7%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
3.1%
$25–35k
5.1%
$35–50k
8.2%
$50–75k
13.2%
$75–100k
12.4%
$100–150k
15.9%
$150–200k
8.8%
$200k+
24.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 13,749
Owner-Occupied 67.9%
Renter-Occupied 32.1%
Vacancy Rate 7.0%
Median Home Value $357,900
Median Gross Rent $1,328
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.1%
$50–100k
2.9%
$100–200k
9.2%
$200–300k
14.6%
$300–500k
33.5%
$500k–$1M
25.0%
$1M+
4.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
12.3%
$500–1k
18.6%
$1–1.5k
26.8%
$1.5–2k
28.9%
$2–2.5k
11.6%
$2.5–3.5k
1.2%
$3.5k+
0.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.7%
1 vehicle
38.9%
2 vehicles
37.1%
3+
11.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
34.1%
Single-fam. att.
43.3%
2–4 units
3.6%
5–19 units
6.7%
20+ units
3.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
32.4%
1940–1969
19.5%
1970–1999
5.5%
2000–2009
2.2%
2010+
1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 91.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 55.0%
Graduate Degree 31.5%
Some College / Associate 13.6%
Less Than High School 3.7%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 67.4%
Unemployment Rate 5.5%
Work from Home 21.8%
Self-Employed 4.7%
Government Workers 20.6%
Private For-Profit 74.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
32.9%
Prof. Services
14.7%
Finance
9.9%
Public Admin
8.8%
Arts/Entmt.
7.0%
Retail
6.4%
Transportation
4.9%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Construction
3.7%
Information
2.3%
Wholesale
1.1%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
59.7%
Food Prep
15.4%
Sales
14.5%
Production
6.8%
Construction
3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 29.5 min
Drove Alone 59.0%
Carpool 6.2%
Public Transit 7.0%
Work from Home 21.8%
Walked 3.7%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 12,787
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.7%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 22.2%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.1%
5–9
6.8%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
5.3%
25–34
10.5%
35–44
15.4%
45–54
14.8%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
5.5%
75–84
9.3%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 23.9% Working age (18–64): 76.1% 65 and over: 16.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 8.5%
Naturalized Citizen 61.9%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
37.4%
Asia
29.4%
Europe
20.3%
Africa
10.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.8%
With a Disability 12.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.4%
Uninsured 2.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.9%
Has a Computer 96.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 90.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023