ZIP Code 21222 Demographics & Data

Dundalk, MD (ZIP Code 21222) Insights

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 21222

The ZIP Code 21222 is associated with Dundalk, MD in Baltimore County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 55,212. The 21222 ZIP Code has a median age of 38.7 years, and 19.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 11% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $55,386. In this Maryland region, an estimated 82.8% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $27,307.

Population in 21222

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21222 is 55,212.

Dundalk, MD

The 21222 ZIP Code is associated with Dundalk, MD in Baltimore County.

Area Codes associated with 21222

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21222 include 410, and 443.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21222

Sunrise: 7:10 am
Sunset: 4:42 pm
Sunrise in 21222 7:10 am
Sunrise in 21222 4:42 pm

Weather forecast for 21222

Today's forecast for 21222: Sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 21222

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 21222 Good

Internet in 21222

In ZIP Code 21222, an estimated 84.2% of households have a computer, while 79.7% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21222

In ZIP Code 21222, males make up an estimated 48.0% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 52.0%.

Health Insurance in 21222

Approximately 12.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21222 (Dundalk, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21222

The median household income in ZIP Code 21222 is $55,386, while the region's mean household income is $69,735. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,307. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21222 of $27,307 is approximately 35.17% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 11.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately18.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.6% of the population in 21222 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.0% of 21222 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 21222

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.3%
$200,000 or more per year 2.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21222

In ZIP Code 21222, 82.8% of the population graduated high school, while 13.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.7% in this Baltimore County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21222

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 12.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 41.7%
Some college, no degree 21.2%
Associate's degree 6.8%
Bachelor's degree 8.4%
Graduate or professional degree 4.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 21222

Residents of ZIP Code 21222 are older than average. The median age of 38.7 years in ZIP Code 21222 is approximately 1.57% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.2% of the population in 21222 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 21222 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 21222

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.2%
5 to 9 years 6.9%
10 to 14 years 5.7%
15 to 19 years 6.9%
20 to 24 years 6.2%
25 to 34 years 13.2%
35 to 44 years 12.0%
45 to 54 years 12.4%
55 to 59 years 7.3%
60 to 64 years 7.2%
65 to 74 years 9.1%
75 to 84 years 5.0%
85 years and over 1.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21222

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21222, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 7.8% of 21222 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21222 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.9%), followed by Black or African American (15.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21222

Industry Percent
White 80.9%
Black or African American 15.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21222 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 21222

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21222 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21222 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21222 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21222

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 21222

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21222

In ZIP Code 21222, 89.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Baltimore County region.

Language Spoken in 21222

Language Spoken Percent
English only 89.6%
Spanish 5.9%
Other Indo-European languages 2.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.6%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 21222

The median home value in ZIP Code 21222 in July 2024 comes in at $221,701. The July 2024 value is approximately 2% higher than the $218,110 median value in February 2024, and 4% higher than the $213,125 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21222, an estimated 40.1% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 19.8% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Baltimore County region.

Home Values in 21222

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $221,701
Jun 2024 $221,862
May 2024 $221,802
Apr 2024 $220,947
Mar 2024 $219,519
Feb 2024 $218,110
Jan 2024 $217,078
Dec 2023 $216,230
Nov 2023 $215,454
Oct 2023 $214,855
Sep 2023 $214,153
Aug 2023 $213,125

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 21222

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.8%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 4.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 40.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 19.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 12.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 21222

In 21222, 61.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.4 minutes. Approximately 20.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21222 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 21222 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 21222

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 9.5%
Manufacturing 8.5%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Retail trade 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 8.6%
Information 1.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.8%
Other services, except public administration 5.8%
Public administration 5.1%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21222 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21222 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.99 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.12% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.28% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes electricity rates in 21222 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21222

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21222 10.65¢/kWh 3.91¢/kWh 2.06¢/kWh
Maryland 18.38¢/kWh 13.21¢/kWh 9.59¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.47¢/kWh 8.51¢/kWh

Solar Power in 21222

Month ZIP Code 21222 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.7 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.69 3 6.31
Mar 5.11 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.67 5.13 7.3
May 5.44 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.72 5.72 6.95
Jul 6 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.63 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.34 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.86 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.13 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.63 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes solar power levels in 21222 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21222 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21222, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 21222 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Baltimore County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21222

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 599
Credit reporting or credit repair services 322
Debt collection 50
Checking or savings account 33
Vehicle loan or lease 24
Other 61
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21222

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 475
Improper use of your report 217
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 101
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 94
Unable to get your credit report or credit score 40
Other 162
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 21222. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.