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Baltimore city, MD

ZIP Code 21230 — Baltimore city, MD Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
33,509
Median Income
$94,164
+25% vs US avg
Home Value
$327,700
-6% vs US avg
Median Rent
$1,527
+31% vs US avg
Median Age
33.0 yrs
-15% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish
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Location
Coordinates
39.2681, -76.6267
Elevation
20 ft
Land Area
6.3 sq mi
Water Area
2.1 sq mi (25% water)

At a glance

Population
33,509
Density
N/A
Median income
$94,164
+25% vs US avg
Home value
$327,700
-6% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,527
+31% vs US avg
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Overview of ZIP Code 21230

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What to know about ZIP 21230

ZIP code 21230 covers Baltimore, MD in Baltimore city with a population of about 33,509.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.0 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.

Local search focus: University

Baltimore, MD sits in a university / college context (near university of maryland, baltimore (1.3 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Baltimore, MD

Median household income in ZIP 21230 is about $94,164 — about 25% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 15.8%; unemployment rate near 3.4%; 58.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 25.1 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Healthcare, and Education; about 19.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.7 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 21230

Median home value is about $327,700 — about 6% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,527 (about 31% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 49.6% (about 15.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 21230 in Baltimore, MD, a household would need roughly $90,000 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 $2,105. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($94,164). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

Climate normals for Baltimore city, MD show little to no average snow and around 43.7 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,969 for ZIP 21230 (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.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport BWI (6.8 miles (10.9 km)) · University of Maryland, Baltimore (1.3 miles (2.1 km)) · Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail (1.8 miles (2.9 km)) · VA: Baltimore Regional Benefit Office (1.5 miles (2.3 km))

Full lists and map pins are in the Infrastructure section below.