ZIP Code 21224 — Baltimore city, MD Demographics & Data

ZIP code 21224 covers Baltimore, MD in Baltimore city with a population of about 46,949.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 410, 443, 667; U.S. House district MD-7; the BALTIMORE media market.

Median household income in ZIP 21224 is about $86,209 — about 15% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 17.6%; unemployment rate near 4.8%; 49.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.2 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Professional services, and Education; about 19.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.3 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $281,400 — about 19% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,499 (about 29% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 59.7% (about 5.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 21224 in Baltimore, MD, a household would need roughly $77,000 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 $1,808. That sits below the local median household income ($86,209), 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 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 2,758 for ZIP 21224 (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.