ZIP Code 21210 — Baltimore city, MD Demographics & Data

ZIP code 21210 covers Baltimore, MD in Baltimore city with a population of about 14,612.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 410, 443, 667; U.S. House district MD-2; the BALTIMORE media market.

Baltimore, MD sits in a university / college context (near notre dame of maryland university (0.9 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Median household income in ZIP 21210 is about $108,929 — about 45% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.5%; unemployment rate near 4.7%; 82.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 49.2 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Professional services, and Healthcare; about 29.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 14.0 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $521,700 — about 50% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,398 (about 20% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 61.2% (about 4.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 21210 in Baltimore, MD, a household would need roughly $144,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $3,351. That is about 32% above the local median household income ($108,929), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Baltimore city, MD show little to no average snow.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 858 for ZIP 21210 (Baltimore city, MD) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.