ZIP Code 21216
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 27,296
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 — 21216
- What is the median household income in 21216?
- The median household income in 21216 is $46,440 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 21216?
- The poverty rate in 21216 is 16.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 21216?
- $148,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 21216?
- The median gross rent in 21216 is $1,160 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 21216 residents have a college degree?
- 16.3% of adults in 21216 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
27,296
Median Income
$46,440
Median Home Value
$148,800
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.9%
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,262 (+15.6%)
Home Value:
+$51,900 (+53.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.6 pp (-21.9%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.2 pp (+15.6%)
Unemployment:
-0.6 pp (-4.4%)
Demographics
Total Population
27,296
Median Age
36.0
Female
56.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 2.2%
Black 91.1%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Other 2.8%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
2.5%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$46,440
±$4,814
Per Capita Income
$64,491
Median Family Income
$63,588
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Child Poverty Rate
31.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
34.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
26.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.9%
$10–15k
14.1%
$15–25k
10.3%
$25–35k
7.3%
$35–50k
11.5%
$50–75k
16.8%
$75–100k
10.0%
$100–150k
14.0%
$150–200k
3.1%
$200k+
2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
15,613
Owner-Occupied
46.9%
Renter-Occupied
53.1%
Vacancy Rate
25.3%
Median Home Value
$148,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,160
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
42.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
53.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.8%
$50–100k
24.3%
$100–200k
13.1%
$200–300k
21.3%
$300–500k
12.5%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
1.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
13.6%
$500–1k
19.8%
$1–1.5k
49.8%
$1.5–2k
14.3%
$2–2.5k
2.2%
$2.5–3.5k
0.2%
$3.5k+
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
40.7%
1 vehicle
36.7%
2 vehicles
15.2%
3+
7.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
13.5%
Single-fam. att.
56.9%
2–4 units
5.4%
5–19 units
7.9%
20+ units
4.8%
Mobile home
0.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
56.4%
1940–1969
8.5%
1970–1999
3.9%
2000–2009
1.7%
2010+
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
86.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
16.3%
Graduate Degree
7.0%
Some College / Associate
25.6%
Less Than High School
4.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Unemployment Rate
12.9%
Work from Home
11.2%
Self-Employed
0.9%
Government Workers
26.2%
Private For-Profit
72.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
37.1%
Public Admin
13.2%
Retail
10.3%
Transportation
9.6%
Arts/Entmt.
7.3%
Prof. Services
5.9%
Finance
4.2%
Wholesale
2.7%
Construction
2.5%
Manufacturing
2.3%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
30.1%
Food Prep
24.9%
Sales
23.2%
Production
16.2%
Construction
5.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
33.7 min
Drove Alone
47.1%
Carpool
10.3%
Public Transit
24.4%
Work from Home
11.2%
Walked
1.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
11,667
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
13.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
4.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.3%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
5.8%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
17.5%
35–44
11.9%
45–54
8.6%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
7.7%
75–84
11.0%
85+
3.8%
Under 18: 22.2%
Working age (18–64): 77.8%
65 and over: 16.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.7%
Naturalized Citizen
72.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
51.7%
Latin America
40.4%
Asia
5.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.9%
With a Disability
21.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
95.1%
Uninsured
4.9%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
64.9%
Has a Computer
78.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023