What to know about ZIP 21203
ZIP code 21203 covers ZIP 21203 with a population of about 2,655.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the BALTIMORE media market.
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ZIP Code 21203 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,655
Density
N/A
Median income
$18,047
-76% vs US avg
Home value
$164,800
-53% vs US avg
Median rent
$395
-66% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 21203
Income and economy in ZIP 21203
Median household income in ZIP 21203 is about $18,047 — about 76% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 64.6%; unemployment rate near 26.6%; 9.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Other services, and Education; about 1.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.8 points below 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 21203
Median home value is about $164,800 — about 53% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $395 (about 66% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 3.4% (about 62.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 21203, a household would need roughly $45,000 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 $1,059. That is about 149% above the local median household income ($18,047), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.