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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.