The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21215 sells for about $181,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,172 a month.
ZIP 21215 — Baltimore
The 21215 housing market is characterized by affordability relative to the broader Baltimore metro area, with a median home price of $181,000. Market activity remains steady but competitive, driven by demand for entry-level housing and rental properties. Inventory levels are sufficient to meet current demand, though the area faces long-term challenges related to aging infrastructure and economic development.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious family buyers and long-term residents seeking proximity to Baltimore's urban core, as well as investors targeting the rental market.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.4% · poverty 21.4% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 21215, Baltimore City, MD
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 21215 area remain elevated compared to regional and national averages, with property and violent crime being primary concerns for local law enforcement.
Public schools in this ZIP are part of the Baltimore City Public Schools system, which faces ongoing challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation.
The area is primarily urban with standard risks for structural fire and localized urban flooding; it is not located in a high-risk wildfire zone.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major Baltimore medical and educational institutions, though new large-scale commercial development within the ZIP is limited.
Property taxes are assessed by Baltimore City, which maintains one of the highest effective property tax rates in Maryland to fund municipal services and schools.
Residents typically commute via I-83 or public transit toward downtown Baltimore, with an average travel time of approximately 28.5 minutes.
The area features several local parks and community centers, with proximity to the larger Druid Hill Park and various shopping corridors along Reisterstown Road.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant portion of the population being renters and limited new multi-family supply.
The economy is anchored by the healthcare and education sectors in Baltimore, with many residents employed by nearby hospitals and universities.
The area is served by MTA Maryland bus routes and is positioned near major arterial roads providing access to the Baltimore Beltway and downtown.
Development is focused on infill housing and the ongoing revitalization of the Park Heights neighborhood.
Parcels are subject to Baltimore City municipal taxes and the Baltimore City Public School system levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the urban density and historical nature of the housing stock in the city.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- K1 Speed Jessup4.514.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's Hanover - Arundel412.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.114 mi
- Dave & Buster's4.211.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.313.6 mi
- CFG Bank Arena4.15 mi
- M&T Bank Stadium4.75.4 mi
- Merriweather Post Pavilion4.513.3 mi
- Camden Yards4.85.1 mi
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards4.75.1 mi
- National Aquarium4.65.5 mi
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards4.75.1 mi
- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore4.42.1 mi
- Cinemark Egyptian 24 and XD4.412.7 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.87.6 mi
- National Aquarium4.65.5 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.87.6 mi
- National Cryptologic Museum4.716.4 mi
- Baltimore Museum of Art4.83.5 mi
- The Walters Art Museum4.84.7 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.87.6 mi
- Blandair Regional Park West Playground4.712.2 mi
- Centennial Park4.711.8 mi
- Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area4.66.5 mi
- Patapsco Valley State Park - Avalon Area4.68.5 mi
- Sparrows Point Country Club4.512.5 mi
- Port Covington Marina4.76.8 mi
- Anchorage Marina4.56.8 mi
- Dundee Creek Marina4.717.2 mi
- Baltimore Yacht Club4.715.7 mi
- Topgolf Baltimore3.85.6 mi
- Pine Ridge Golf Course4.38.9 mi
- Diamond Ridge Golf Course4.35.2 mi
- Waverly Woods Golf Club4.411.5 mi
- The Timbers At Troy3.410.7 mi
- The Mall in Columbia4.413 mi
- Towson Town Center4.46.1 mi
- White Marsh Mall4.311.7 mi
- H Mart Ellicott City4.58.3 mi
- Mondawmin Mall3.92.2 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport4.311.4 mi
- The Club BWI3.911.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large historic park bordering the area with trails and recreational facilities.
Major retail hub serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.