Census ACS · Maryland
ZIP Code 21215
ZIP code 21215 is located in Maryland with a population of 52,078. The median household income is $47,606 and the median home value is $189,900.
52,078
Population
$47,606
Median Income
$189,900
Median Home Value
40.3
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18.2% |
| Black | 72.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 0.9% |
Male: 43.8% · Female: 56.2%
Economy & Income
$47,606
Median Household Income
$30,034
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$189,900
Median Home Value
$1,177
Median Rent
53.3%
Homeownership
Education
84.2%
High School+
25.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 21215 in Maryland has a population of 52,078 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 21215 is $47,606. The per capita income is $30,034. The poverty rate is 17.9%.
ZIP code 21215 is located in Maryland.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 21215 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.
ZIP 21215 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, at roughly 7,645 people per square mile. ZIP 21215 is a ZIP code in Maryland with a population of 52,078.
The typical household earns $47,606, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 17.9% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Median home value is $189,900, with typical rent around $1,177.
Roughly 25.1% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 21215: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.