ZIP Code 21215
Primary City: | Baltimore, MD (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | Woodmere|Northwest Baltimore |
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County: | Baltimore City |
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Timezone: | Eastern (10:55pm) |
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Area code: | 410 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 39.34, -76.69 ZIP (~2 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 21215
The cities below are at least partially located in ZIP code 21215. In addition to the primary city for a ZIP code,
USPS also publishes a list of other acceptable cities that can be used with ZIP code 21215. However, if you are mailing something
to ZIP code 21215, you should not use any of the cities listed as unacceptable. Choose from the primary or acceptable cities when mailing
your package or letter.
- Primary city:
- Baltimore, MD
- Acceptable:
- Arlington
Stats and Demographics for the 21215 ZIP Code
ZIP code 21215 is located in north Maryland and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has an extremely large population density.
The people living in ZIP code 21215 are primarily black or African American. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also an extremely large number of single parents and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 21215 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
60,161 |
|
Population Density |
8,831 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
26,995 |
|
Median Home Value |
$131,200 |
|
Land Area |
6.81 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.00 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
23,269 |
|
Median Household Income |
$34,471 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 40 | | Male Median Age: | 36 | | Female Median Age: | 42 | |
Male | 2,100 | 1,899 | 1,926 | 2,216 | 1,919 | 1,715 | 1,504 | 1,370 | 1,678 | 1,949 | 2,012 | 1,773 | 1,485 | 1,112 | 898 | 731 | 533 | 459 |
Female | 2,053 | 1,852 | 1,766 | 2,228 | 2,174 | 2,037 | 1,714 | 1,706 | 1,909 | 2,298 | 2,426 | 2,303 | 2,057 | 1,659 | 1,393 | 1,230 | 1,032 | 1,045 |
Total | 4,153 | 3,751 | 3,692 | 4,444 | 4,093 | 3,752 | 3,218 | 3,076 | 3,587 | 4,247 | 4,438 | 4,076 | 3,542 | 2,771 | 2,291 | 1,961 | 1,565 | 1,504 |
Under 5 | 2,100 | 2,053 | 4,153 |
5-9 | 1,899 | 1,852 | 3,751 |
10-14 | 1,926 | 1,766 | 3,692 |
15-19 | 2,216 | 2,228 | 4,444 |
20-24 | 1,919 | 2,174 | 4,093 |
25-29 | 1,715 | 2,037 | 3,752 |
30-34 | 1,504 | 1,714 | 3,218 |
35-39 | 1,370 | 1,706 | 3,076 |
40-44 | 1,678 | 1,909 | 3,587 |
45-49 | 1,949 | 2,298 | 4,247 |
50-54 | 2,012 | 2,426 | 4,438 |
55-59 | 1,773 | 2,303 | 4,076 |
60-64 | 1,485 | 2,057 | 3,542 |
65-69 | 1,112 | 1,659 | 2,771 |
70-74 | 898 | 1,393 | 2,291 |
75-79 | 731 | 1,230 | 1,961 |
80-84 | 533 | 1,032 | 1,565 |
85 Plus | 459 | 1,045 | 1,504 |
Male |
27,279 |
45% |
Female |
32,882 |
55% |
Gender
White |
8,976 |
14.9% |
Black Or African American |
49,041 |
81.5% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
155 |
0.3% |
Asian |
396 |
0.7% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
41 |
0.1% |
Other Race |
702 |
1.2% |
Two Or More Races |
850 |
1.4% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 101 | 849 | 1,377 | 2,259 | 2,653 | 2,233 | 1,644 | 584 |
Renter | 716 | 2,038 | 1,935 | 2,328 | 2,008 | 1,240 | 880 | 424 |
Total | 817 | 2,887 | 3,312 | 4,587 | 4,661 | 3,473 | 2,524 | 1,008 |
15-24 | 101 | 716 | 817 |
25-34 | 849 | 2,038 | 2,887 |
35-44 | 1,377 | 1,935 | 3,312 |
45-54 | 2,259 | 2,328 | 4,587 |
55-64 | 2,653 | 2,008 | 4,661 |
65-74 | 2,233 | 1,240 | 3,473 |
75-84 | 1,644 | 880 | 2,524 |
85 Plus | 584 | 424 | 1,008 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
6,024 |
26% |
Single Guardian |
8,111 |
35% |
Singles |
7,879 |
34% |
Singles With Roommate |
1,255 |
5% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
15,874 |
68% |
Households with Kids |
7,395 |
32% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 432 | 427 | 443 | 384 | 378 | 357 | 412 | 359 | 393 | 373 | 385 | 354 | 426 | 388 | 416 | 417 | 462 | 435 | 486 | 444 |
Female | 408 | 460 | 390 | 374 | 363 | 380 | 369 | 371 | 369 | 359 | 334 | 355 | 366 | 352 | 436 | 408 | 490 | 457 | 437 | 474 |
Total | 840 | 887 | 833 | 758 | 741 | 737 | 781 | 730 | 762 | 732 | 719 | 709 | 792 | 740 | 852 | 825 | 952 | 892 | 923 | 918 |
1 | 432 | 408 | 840 |
2 | 427 | 460 | 887 |
3 | 443 | 390 | 833 |
4 | 384 | 374 | 758 |
5 | 378 | 363 | 741 |
6 | 357 | 380 | 737 |
7 | 412 | 369 | 781 |
8 | 359 | 371 | 730 |
9 | 393 | 369 | 762 |
10 | 373 | 359 | 732 |
11 | 385 | 334 | 719 |
12 | 354 | 355 | 709 |
13 | 426 | 366 | 792 |
14 | 388 | 352 | 740 |
15 | 416 | 436 | 852 |
16 | 417 | 408 | 825 |
17 | 462 | 490 | 952 |
18 | 435 | 457 | 892 |
19 | 486 | 437 | 923 |
20 | 444 | 474 | 918 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 21215 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities and nursing homes nearby.
The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 21215 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 21215 real estate data, the median home value of $131,200 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 21215 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 21215 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $750-$999/month including utilities. 1 bedrooms are also common and rent for $750-$999/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 21215 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
59,025 |
98.1% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
25 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
726 |
1.2% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
0 |
0.0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
385 |
0.6% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
8,313 |
31% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
3,387 |
13% |
Renter Occupied Households |
11,569 |
43% |
Households Vacant |
3,726 |
14% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
1,131 |
30% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
51 |
1% |
For Sale Only |
373 |
10% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
104 |
3% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
47 |
1% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
2,020 |
54% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
588 |
5% |
1 Bedroom |
3,483 |
31% |
2 Bedroom |
3,867 |
34% |
3+ Bedroom |
3,285 |
29% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $34,471 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 21215 may not be as nice as other parts of town.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. ZIP code 21215 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. However, that is not the case in 21215. It has a much lower than average number of people that make it to work in under half an hour. It is much more common for employees to have to travel over 45 minutes to their place of employment than most parts of country which could indicate bad traffic or that people typically live far from where they work.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
15,767 |
31% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
11,039 |
22% |
No Earnings |
24,024 |
47% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
15,767 |
31% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
11,039 |
22% |
No Earnings |
24,024 |
47% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
15,412 |
68.6% |
Public transportation |
5,583 |
24.8% |
Taxicab |
22 |
0.1% |
Motorcycle |
0 |
0.0% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
924 |
4.1% |
Worked at Home |
535 |
2.4% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. The population is likely to value education because they are very well educated themselves. A much higher percentation of the population has received a college degree.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
4,793 |
24.6% |
High School Graduate |
10,943 |
56.2% |
Associate's degree |
667 |
3.4% |
Bachelor's degree |
1,539 |
7.9% |
Master's degree |
986 |
5.1% |
Professional school degree |
433 |
2.2% |
Doctorate degree |
113 |
0.6% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
7,837 |
69.0% |
Enrolled in Private School |
1,855 |
16.3% |
Not Enrolled in School |
1,664 |
14.7% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 21215
ZIP Code 21215 is in the Baltimore City Public Schools. There are 20 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 21215.
Arlington Elementary
3705 West Rogers Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Callaway Elementary
3701 Fernhill Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Cross Country Elementary
6100 Cross Country Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Edgecombe Circle Elementary
2835 Virginia Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Fallstaff Elementary
3801 Fallstaff Rd
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Grove Park Elementary
5545 Kennison Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Langston Hughes Elementary
5011 Arbutus Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Pimlico Elementary
4849 Pimlico Rd
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Milbrook Elementary
4300 Crest Heights Rd
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Baltimore County Public Schools
George W. F. Mcmechen
4411 Garrison Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Northwestern High School
6900 Park Heights Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Baltimore City Public Schools
Chimes School
4810 Seton Dr
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
Gateway School
5900 Metro Dr
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Bnos Yisroel
6300 Park Heights Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
Cheder Chabad
6706 Cross Country Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Mesivta Neimus Hatorah
5713 Park Heights Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Private
Kidz Incorporated
5276 Park Heights Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private