ZIP Code 21239 — Baltimore city, MD Demographics & Data

ZIP code 21239 covers Baltimore, MD in Baltimore city with a population of about 28,635.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.3 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.

Baltimore, MD sits in a university / college context (near morgan state university (1.6 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Median household income in ZIP 21239 is about $64,288 — about 14% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.1%; unemployment rate near 5.7%; 33.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (roughly in line with the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Public administration, and Retail trade; about 16.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.2 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 $191,200 — about 45% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,155 (about even with the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 56.1% (about 9.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 21239 in Baltimore, MD, a household would need roughly $53,000 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 $1,228. That sits below the local median household income ($64,288), 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.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,682 for ZIP 21239 (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.