The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21216 sells for about $149,900, or $106 per square foot.
Prices are up +20.63% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 105 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,600 a month.
ZIP 21216 — Baltimore
The housing market in 21216 is characterized by low median home values and a high share of renter-occupied units. While the market shows some year-over-year price appreciation, it remains a buyer-friendly environment with significant inventory relative to sales volume. Data for specific metrics like months of supply and precise tax rates are limited or derived from broader city-level trends.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious buyers and investors looking for entry-level urban housing, as well as renters seeking proximity to Baltimore's central employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 20.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 105 days on market with 0.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.5% · poverty 22.0% — 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 12.0%/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 -0.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21216
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles or public transit to access the Baltimore employment core, with average commute times reflecting urban traffic patterns.
The area features local neighborhood parks and proximity to urban amenities within Baltimore, though specific large-scale recreational facilities are limited within the ZIP boundaries.
The rental market is characterized by a high renter share of nearly 50%, with consistent demand for urban housing units.
The local economy is tied to the broader Baltimore metropolitan area, which features a mix of healthcare, education, and government sectors.
The area is served by Baltimore's public transit network, including bus routes connecting to the city center and major highway corridors.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS and ZIP-codes.com
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
- K1 Speed Jessup4.512.9 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.119.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's Hanover - Arundel410.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.112.6 mi
- Dave & Buster's4.211.7 mi
- CFG Bank Arena4.13.1 mi
- M&T Bank Stadium4.73.4 mi
- Merriweather Post Pavilion4.512.4 mi
- Camden Yards4.83.1 mi
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards4.73.2 mi
- National Aquarium4.63.7 mi
- Oriole Park at Camden Yards4.73.2 mi
- The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore4.41.4 mi
- Cinemark Egyptian 24 and XD4.410.7 mi
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament4.611.1 mi
- National Aquarium4.63.7 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.85.7 mi
- National Cryptologic Museum4.714.6 mi
- Baltimore Museum of Art4.82.9 mi
- The Walters Art Museum4.83 mi
- Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine4.85.7 mi
- Blandair Regional Park West Playground4.711.2 mi
- Centennial Park4.711.2 mi
- Patapsco Valley State Park - Hollofield Area4.66.3 mi
- Patapsco Valley State Park - Avalon Area4.66.5 mi
- Sparrows Point Country Club4.511 mi
- Port Covington Marina4.74.7 mi
- Anchorage Marina4.55.1 mi
- Dundee Creek Marina4.716.9 mi
- Baltimore Yacht Club4.714.7 mi
- Topgolf Baltimore3.83.4 mi
- Diamond Ridge Golf Course4.35.9 mi
- Pine Ridge Golf Course4.310.5 mi
- Waverly Woods Golf Club4.411.9 mi
- The Timbers At Troy3.49.1 mi
- Arundel Mills4.411.1 mi
- The Mall in Columbia4.412.2 mi
- Towson Town Center4.47.5 mi
- White Marsh Mall4.311.7 mi
- H Mart Ellicott City4.58.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Small community green spaces serving local residents.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).