| City: | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Names to Avoid: | Univ Of Md Baltimore County |
| County: | Baltimore County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 2:22:22 AM |
| Population: | 3,391 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 410 / 443 / 667 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 39.2559, -76.7120 |
| Land Area: | 0.245 sq mi |
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The University of Maryland, Baltimore County operates under dedicated ZIP code 21250 from its 435-acre campus in Catonsville, Baltimore County. Founded in 1963 by the Maryland Legislature and opened for enrollment in 1966, UMBC was created to serve students from the Baltimore area seeking admission to the University of Maryland system. The campus was built on land acquired from Spring Grove State Hospital, with the historic Hillcrest Building initially serving as the administration building. This postal designation has served UMBC for over two decades.
The 2020 Census recorded 3,391 residents within this 0.23-square-mile ZIP, with a median age of 20.0 years reflecting the undergraduate student population. Nearly all residents (3,237) live in group quarters such as dormitories rather than private housing. Postal records confirm UMBC delivery points on Hilltop Circle. Now classified as a Doctoral University with Very High Research Activity, UMBC ranks among the nation's most innovative universities. Baltimore serves as the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 3,391 |
| Median Age: | 20.0 |
| Housing Units: | 55 |
| Establishments: | 21 |
| Employment: | 318 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 21250 has 3,391 residents and 50 households (average 3.08 persons per household). The median age is 20.0 years, significantly younger than the state (38.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.7% male and 44.3% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.2%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (44.1%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (23.5%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%) and Asian share is much higher than both the state (6.8%) and national averages (6.0%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 3,391Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,001Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 13,840.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 50Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.08Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.13Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 3,392 | 3,351 | 3,234 | 3,026 | 2,782 | 2,676 | 2,511 | 2,415 | 2,367 | 2,443 | 3,022 | 2,959 | 3,001 |
| Decennial Census | 3,205 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,391 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20
Male Median Age: 20
Female Median Age: 20
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 2 | 0 | 942 | 902 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 1 | 744 | 741 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1,686 | 1,643 | 40 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 1,494 | 46.30% |
| Black: | 796 | 24.67% |
| Hispanic:* | 195 | 6.04% |
| Asian: | 671 | 20.79% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.06% |
| Other: | 63 | 1.95% |
| Total: | 3,227 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,888 | 55.68% | 20.0 years |
| Females: | 1,503 | 44.32% | 20.0 years |
| Total: | 3,391 | 100% | 20.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,636 | 87.84% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 67 | 2.23% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 166 | 5.53% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 132 | 9.93% |
| Total Population: | 3,001 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,703 | 90.07% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 298 | 9.93% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($101,652), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $9,234 and female is $11,792, which is far less than the state female median ($68,044), with a current gap of $2,558 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.1%, which is much lower than the state rate (67.2%). The unemployment rate is 1.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.6%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,037 | $9,306 | $9,234 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $7,639 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,929 | $8,889 | $10,938 | $11,831 | $11,792 |
| Employed: | 1,427 | 47.55% |
| Unemployed: | 15 | 0.50% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,559 | 51.95% |
| Total: | 3,001 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 508 | 35.60% |
| Service: | 439 | 30.76% |
| Sales and Office: | 353 | 24.74% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 29 | 2.03% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 98 | 6.87% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,427 | 100% |
In 2023, 14.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (42.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 88.10%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 16.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 28 | 39.44% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7 | 9.86% |
| Associate's degree: | 26 | 36.62% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10 | 14.08% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10 | 14.08% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,644 | 82.65% |
| Public Insurance: | 481 | 15.04% |
| No Insurance: | 74 | 2.31% |
| Total: | 3,199 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3,125 | 97.69% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,973 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,973 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 21250 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 318 people with an annual payroll of $5,225,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3,468Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 21Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,517,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,225,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 318Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 21250 is located in Baltimore County, Maryland, within the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12580) and Maryland's 7th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,839,409 people, about 0.12% of whom live in ZIP Code 21250. It covers 0.245 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 12580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,839,409Source: Census |
| MSA: | Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.245 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 488.03 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Baltimore, MD PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2404000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Baltimore city; MarylandSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 21250 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.