Census ACS · Maryland
ZIP Code 21229
ZIP code 21229 is located in Maryland with a population of 44,687. The median household income is $55,457 and the median home value is $184,900.
44,687
Population
$55,457
Median Income
$184,900
Median Home Value
38.0
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15.5% |
| Black | 73.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.1% |
Male: 45.6% · Female: 54.4%
Economy & Income
$55,457
Median Household Income
$31,555
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$184,900
Median Home Value
$1,210
Median Rent
55.5%
Homeownership
Education
88.8%
High School+
22.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 21229 in Maryland has a population of 44,687 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 21229 is $55,457. The per capita income is $31,555. The poverty rate is 13.0%.
ZIP code 21229 is located in Maryland.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 21229 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 21229 is density: among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, around 7,528 people per square mile. With 44,687 residents, ZIP 21229 is a ZIP code in Maryland.
The typical household earns $55,457, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.0%, close to the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $184,900, with typical rent around $1,210.
22.2% 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 21229: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.