Census ACS · Maryland
ZIP Code 21206
ZIP code 21206 is located in Maryland with a population of 49,901. The median household income is $62,965 and the median home value is $213,700.
49,901
Population
$62,965
Median Income
$213,700
Median Home Value
36.5
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20.0% |
| Black | 73.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 0.7% |
Male: 43.5% · Female: 56.5%
Economy & Income
$62,965
Median Household Income
$34,560
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$213,700
Median Home Value
$1,215
Median Rent
54.9%
Homeownership
Education
88.7%
High School+
24.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 21206 in Maryland has a population of 49,901 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 21206 is $62,965. The per capita income is $34,560. The poverty rate is 11.0%.
ZIP code 21206 is located in Maryland.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 21206 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
What distinguishes ZIP 21206 is density: among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, around 6,880 people per square mile. With 49,901 residents, ZIP 21206 is a ZIP code in Maryland.
The typical household here earns about $62,965, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.0%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $213,700, with typical rent around $1,215.
24.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 21206: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.