| Official Zip Code Name | Baltimore |
| Zip Code State | Maryland |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Baltimore City |
| Area Code | 410 / 443 / 667 |
| Current Population: | 37111 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 86.48% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 96.7% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 8.5% |
| Median Household Income | $24315 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $44080 |
| School Test Performance: | Poor |
| Average Commute Time | 34.5 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 151 - 233 ft. |
| Area | 3 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 39.31037200, -76.63953200 |
The current unemployment level in 21217 is 8.5% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 6.9% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 6.6% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 21217 decreased to 37111 from 41636 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 21217 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 21217 public schools is Black. 91.7% of students in 21217 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3517 | 8.66% | 3487 | +1% |
| Black Or African American | 35121 | 86.48% | 32069 | +10% |
| Hispanic | 464 | 1.14% | 501 | -7% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 77 | 0.19% | 76 | +1% |
| Asian | 621 | 1.53% | 367 | +69% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% | 6 | +0% |
| Other Race | 50 | 0.54% | 50 | +342% |
| Two Or More Races | 555 | 1.45% | 555 | +6% |
| White | 1.4% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 96.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37111 | 41636 |
| Male Population | 45.80% | |
| Female Population | 54.20% | |
| Total Households | 15222 |
| Test Score Performance | Poor |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 91.7% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 94.1% |
| Median Household Income | $24315 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 76.80% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 16.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 7.20% |
| 21217 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Maryland District 7 | Elijah Cummings | Democrat |
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Zip Code 21217 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 27 | 29 | 37 | 46 | 56 | 65 | 70 | 68 | 61 | 49 | 40 | 31 | 48 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 43 | 46 | 55 | 66 | 76 | 85 | 89 | 87 | 80 | 69 | 57 | 47 | 67 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.56 | 3.1 | 4.17 | 3.17 | 4.31 | 3.26 | 4 | 4.1 | 4.14 | 3.27 | 3.53 | 3.68 | 44.29 |
| Bolton Hill |
| Bridgeview-Greenlawn |
| Coppin Heights |
| Druid Heights |
| Druid Hill Park |
| Easterwood |
| Harlem Park |
| Heritage Crossing |
| Liberty Square |
| Madison Park |