21216 — Baltimore, MD Home Values
Typical home value $114,151 as of August 2026 · 147th of 150 in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 21216, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 21216 compares in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
ZIP code 21216 (Baltimore, MD) has a typical home value of $114,151 as of August 2026, ranking 147th of 150 ZIP codes tracked in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area, more expensive than about 3% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -4.3% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -3.3%, from $118,051 in August 2021 to $114,151 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 5.9× the annual rent ($1,616/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Baltimore.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 21216 has a population of 27,296, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 92.9% Black or African American, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% two or more races, 1.4% White, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP Harmony Academy | 2000 Edgewood Street, Baltimore, MD | 0.3 mi |
| Edgewood Elementary | 1900 Edgewood Street, Baltimore, MD | 0.3 mi |
| Belmont Elementary | 1406 N Ellamont Street, Baltimore, MD | 0.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21216?
$114,151 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 21216 an expensive ZIP code in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area?
21216 ranks 147th of 150 ZIP codes in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area by typical home value, more expensive than about 3% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 21216 changed over the past year?
-4.3% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 21216?
The typical home price is 5.9× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,616/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 21216?
27,296, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 21216?
KIPP Harmony Academy (0.3 mi), Edgewood Elementary (0.3 mi), Belmont Elementary (0.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 21216?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.