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ZIP code 21218: Baltimore, MD

21218 is a ZIP code in Baltimore, Maryland, mainly in Baltimore city, part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. About 44,014 people live here.

Population
44,014
Median household income
$62,488
Typical home value
$182,000-4.5% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,264gross, per month
Median age
35
Homeowners
48.1%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 21218 details

CityBaltimore
StateMaryland
CountyBaltimore city
Metro areaBaltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area4.3 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water
Population density10,165 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher44.7% of adults 25+
Average commute28.6 minutes
Center coordinates39.33011, -76.60145

Median rent in 21218 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$798/mo
1 bedroom$1,061/mo
2 bedrooms$1,402/mo
3 bedrooms$1,711/mo
4 bedrooms$1,779/mo
5+ bedrooms$1,635/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 21218

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
21213Baltimore, MD1.7 mi28,058
21251Baltimore, MD1.8 mi191
21211Baltimore, MD2.0 mi14,969
21287Baltimore, MD2.3 mi0
21202Baltimore, MD2.3 mi20,683
21214Baltimore, MD2.5 mi21,092
21217Baltimore, MD2.5 mi30,792
21239Baltimore, MD2.5 mi27,346

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 21218?

A typical home in ZIP code 21218 is worth about $182,000 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $62,488 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Maryland average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 21218

What city is ZIP code 21218?

ZIP code 21218 is in Baltimore, MD, in Baltimore city.

What county is ZIP code 21218 in?

21218 is mainly in Baltimore city, Maryland.

What is the population of ZIP code 21218?

About 44,014 people live in ZIP code 21218, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 21218 in?

21218 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, 21205, 21206, 21209, 21210, 21211, 21212, 21213, 21214, 21215, 21216, 21217, 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.