21217 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to BALTIMORE, MD 21217

21217 is a densely populated, urban zip code in Baltimore, Maryland. Median household income here ($20,637) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. Housing prices here (average $114,500) are fairly typical for the Baltimore-Towson metro area.

The average family income here is $34,285/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 21217 is $24,042.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 21217 earn an average of $28,457/year. Women earn only $20,915/year.

13,251 people in 21217 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 21217? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 21217 is 33.3 minutes!

The median age here is 34 . There are 16,988 men and 20,123 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 34.

To give you a sense of the community, 20,455 people (out of the 37,111 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 14,934 homes, and 755 businesses every day. 1,316 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

21217 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 39 degrees latitude ( Fun Fact : this is the same latitude as Dushanbe, Tajikistan!) and -77 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 185 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population:37,111
  • White Population:3,976
  • Black Population:32,756
  • Hispanic Population:501
  • Asian Population:522
  • Hawaiian Population:42
  • Indian Population:336
  • Male Population:16,988
  • Female Population:20,123
  • Median Age:34
  • Median Age of Males:35
  • Median Age of Females:34
  • Geography

  • Region:South
  • Division:South Atlantic
  • State:Maryland
  • CBSA Type:Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name:Baltimore-Towson MD
  • County:Baltimore
  • City: Baltimore
  • Longitude:-76.6
  • Latitude:39.3
  • Elevation:186 feet above sea levele
  • Area code:410
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters:12,914
  • Drive alone:5,122
  • Carpool:2,145
  • Public transit:4,208
  • Ride bikes or walk:1,316

  • Average commute time:33.3 minutes.
  •    0 - 5:283
  •    5 - 9:798
  •    10 - 14:1,409
  •    15 - 19:1,729
  •    20 - 24:1,866
  •    25 - 29:702
  •    30 - 34:2,374
  •    35 - 39:256
  •    40 - 44:408
  •    45 - 59:1,111
  •    60 - 89:1,028
  •    90 plus:950
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value:$114,500
  • Average Annual Household Income:$24,735
  • Businesses:358
  • Employees:4,673
  • Annual Payroll:$152,380,000
  • Average Family Income:$34,285
  • Median Family Income:$20,637
  • Average Income for Men:$28,457
  • Average Income for Women:$20,915
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code:510
  • State FIPS Code:24

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    Schools in 21217 Zip Code

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    Primary Schools
    Eutaw Marshburn Elementary
    1624 Eutaw Pl
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 396-0779
    Furman L. Templeton Elementary
    1200 Pennsylvania Ave
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 462-9560
    George G. Kelson Elementary
    701 Gold St
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 396-0800
    Gilmor Elementary
    1311 N Gilmor St
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 462-2700
    Harlem Park Elementary
    1401 W Lafayette Ave
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 396-0633
    Harriet Tubman Elementary
    1807 Harlem Ave
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 396-1362
    John Eager Howard Elementary
    2011 Linden Ave
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 396-0837
    Matthew A. Henson Elementary
    1600 N Payson St
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 396-0776
    Midtown Academy
    1398 Mt Royal Ave
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 225-3257
    Mount Royal Elementary/Middle
    121 Mcmechen St
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 396-0864
    New Song Academy
    1385 N Gilmor St
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 728-2091
    Westside Elementary
    2235 N Fulton Ave
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 396-0628
    William Pinderhughes Elementary
    1200 N Fremont Ave
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 396-0761
    Middle Schools
    Booker T. Washington Middle
    1301 Mcculloh St
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 396-7734
    High Schools
    Frederick Douglass High
    2301 Gwynns Falls Pky
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 396-7821
    Maritime Industries Academy
    790 W North Ave
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 396-0402
    Other Schools
    Baltimore Talent Development
    1500 Harlem Ave
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (443) 984-2744
    Other Schools
    Upton School
    811 W Lanvale St
    Baltimore, MD 21217
    (410) 396-0775

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    Sex Offender Information

    For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

    In the 21217 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/ . Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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