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ZIP code 21205: Baltimore, MD

21205 is a ZIP code in Baltimore, Maryland, mainly in Baltimore city, part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. About 13,013 people live here.

Population
13,013
Median household income
$43,176
Typical home value
$108,300-5.4% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,128gross, per month
Median age
35.9
Homeowners
36.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 21205 details

CityBaltimore
StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore city
Metro areaBaltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area2.1 sq mi
Population density6,348 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher16.6% of adults 25+
Average commute28.2 minutes
Center coordinates39.30224, -76.56408

Median rent in 21205 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$771/mo
2 bedrooms$1,105/mo
3 bedrooms$1,295/mo
4 bedrooms$1,318/mo
5+ bedrooms$1,622/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 21205

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
21213Baltimore, MD1.1 mi28,058
21287Baltimore, MD1.3 mi0
21231Baltimore, MD1.8 mi14,969
21224Baltimore, MD2.2 mi47,465
21233Baltimore, MD2.3 mi0
21202Baltimore, MD2.4 mi20,683
21218Baltimore, MD2.8 mi44,014
21206Baltimore, MD2.8 mi48,902

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 21205?

A typical home in ZIP code 21205 is worth about $108,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $43,176 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Maryland average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $108,300 homeWhat can a $43,176 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 21205

What city is ZIP code 21205?

ZIP code 21205 is in Baltimore, MD, in Baltimore city.

What county is ZIP code 21205 in?

21205 is mainly in Baltimore city, Maryland.

What is the population of ZIP code 21205?

About 13,013 people live in ZIP code 21205, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 21205 in?

21205 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Baltimore have?

Baltimore, MD also uses 21201, 21202, 21203, 21206, 21209, 21210, 21211, 21212, 21213, 21214, 21215, 21216, 21217, 21218, 21223, 21224, 21229, 21230, 21231, 21233, 21235, 21239, 21240, 21241, 21250, 21251, 21263, 21264, 21270, 21273, 21275, 21278, 21279, 21280, 21281, 21287, 21288, 21289, 21290, 21297 and 21298.