21229 ZIP Code, Baltimore, MD
21229 is a ZIP code in Baltimore, Maryland — mostly in Baltimore city (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Baltimore County. It covers 5.9 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 21223, 21216 and 21250. 46,679 people live here in 19,262 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Maryland ZIP codes. At about 7,864 people per square mile it is built up to city-neighborhood density, and owners and renters are mixed (57% own). Median household income is $60,047, well below the Maryland median of $103,678.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Baltimore, MD
- County: Baltimore city County
- Land area: 5.9 sq mi
- Population: 46,679
- Median household income: $60,047
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 46,679 |
| Households | 19,262 |
| Median household income | $60,047 |
| Income per person | $33,062 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Homeowners | 56.9% |
| Median home value | $201,300 |
| Median rent | $1,297 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 31.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% |
| Broadband internet | 87.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.9% |
| $10–15K | 5.6% |
| $15–25K | 8.0% |
| $25–35K | 7.4% |
| $35–50K | 13.1% |
| $50–75K | 19.8% |
| $75–100K | 13.0% |
| $100–150K | 11.2% |
| $150–200K | 7.9% |
| $200K+ | 6.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.6% |
| 10–19 | 13.5% |
| 20–24 | 6.5% |
| 25–34 | 15.4% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 5.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 36.2% |
| Owned outright | 16.4% |
| Rented | 39.2% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 18.3% |
| Townhome | 57.5% |
| 2–4 units | 7.2% |
| 5–19 units | 12.7% |
| 20+ units | 4.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.1% |
Businesses in 21229
419 business establishments with 6,019 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 123
- Retail Trade: 64
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 55
- Accommodation and Food Services: 42
- Construction: 28
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 22
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 18
- Wholesale Trade: 15
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 21223 — Baltimore city, MD (2 mi)
- 21216 — Baltimore city, MD (2.1 mi)
- 21250 — Catonsville CDP, MD (2.2 mi)
- 21207 — Lochearn CDP, MD (3.1 mi)
- 21227 — Arbutus CDP, MD (3.1 mi)
- 21228 — Catonsville CDP, MD (3.1 mi)
- 21217 — Baltimore city, MD (3.2 mi)
- 21230 — Baltimore city, MD (3.6 mi)
Areas that include 21229
- Baltimore, MD ZIP codes — 28 ZIP codes
- Baltimore city County ZIP codes — 26 ZIP codes
- Baltimore County ZIP codes — 54 ZIP codes
- Maryland ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 23: fastest population growth in Baltimore city
- No. 8 of 24: highest median age in Baltimore, MD
- No. 5 of 24: fastest population growth in Baltimore, MD
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 21229, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 21229 in?
- 21229 is a Baltimore, MD mailing address. By land area, 86% lies inside Baltimore, 7% lies inside Catonsville, 5% lies inside Arbutus and 2% lies inside Woodlawn.
- What county is 21229 in?
- 21229 is mostly in Baltimore city (86% of its land), with smaller parts in Baltimore County.
- What is the population of 21229?
- About 46,679 people (±2,223), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 43,464.
- What is the median household income in 21229?
- $60,047 (±$3,279), compared with $103,678 for Maryland as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 21229?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 21229 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 21229?
- The closest, measured center to center: 21223 (2 mi, Baltimore), 21216 (2.1 mi, Baltimore), 21250 (2.2 mi, Catonsville), 21207 (3.1 mi, Lochearn), 21227 (3.1 mi, Arbutus) and 21228 (3.1 mi, Catonsville).
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