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Baltimore city, MD

ZIP Code 21213 — Baltimore city, MD Demographics & Data

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
27,881
Median Income
$50,031
-33% vs US avg
Home Value
$134,900
-61% vs US avg
Median Rent
$1,066
-8% vs US avg
Median Age
38.0 yrs
-2% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
GermanAfricanIrish
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Location
Coordinates
39.3150, -76.5774
Elevation
20 ft
Land Area
3.4 sq mi
Water Area
0.0 sq mi (0% water)

At a glance

Population
27,881
Density
N/A
Median income
$50,031
-33% vs US avg
Home value
$134,900
-61% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,066
-8% vs US avg
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Overview of ZIP Code 21213

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What to know about ZIP 21213

ZIP code 21213 covers Baltimore, MD in Baltimore city with a population of about 27,881.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.0 (near the U.S. median).

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 morgan state university (2.1 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 21213 is about $50,031 — about 33% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 24.6%; unemployment rate near 6.3%; 16.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Public administration; about 9.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.4 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 21213

Median home value is about $134,900 — about 61% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,066 (about 8% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 53.2% (about 12.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 21213 in Baltimore, MD, a household would need roughly $37,000 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 $867. That sits below the local median household income ($50,031), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. 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 1,638 for ZIP 21213 (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 MTN (8.8 miles (14.1 km)) · Morgan State University (2.1 miles (3.3 km)) · Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail (2.4 miles (3.8 km)) · VA: Loch Raven VA Outpatient Clinic (1.8 miles (3.0 km))

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