ZIP Code 21214 — Baltimore city, MD Demographics & Data

ZIP code 21214 covers Baltimore, MD in Baltimore city with a population of about 21,295.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 410, 443, 667; U.S. House district MD-7; the BALTIMORE media market.

Baltimore, MD sits in a university / college context (near morgan state university (1.3 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 21214 is about $82,093 — about 9% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.3%; unemployment rate near 6.7%; 42.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 17.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.5 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 $250,700 — about 28% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,020 (about 12% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 78.3% (about 12.8 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 21214 in Baltimore, MD, a household would need roughly $69,000 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 $1,610. That sits below the local median household income ($82,093), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. 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 1,251 for ZIP 21214 (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.