21217 — Baltimore, MD Home Values
Typical home value $95,741 as of June 2026 · 149th of 150 in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 21217, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 21217 compares in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
ZIP code 21217 (Baltimore, MD) has a typical home value of $95,741 as of June 2026, ranking 149th of 150 ZIP codes tracked in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area, more expensive than about 1% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -2.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -23.7%, from $125,412 in June 2021 to $95,741 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 4.9× the annual rent ($1,637/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 21217 has a population of 31,125, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 81.7% Black or African American, 12.8% White, 2.8% two or more races, 1.2% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy | 701 Gold Street, Baltimore, MD | 0.1 mi |
| New Song Academy | 1530 Presstman Street, Baltimore, MD | 0.3 mi |
| Dorothy I. Height Elementary | 2011 Linden Avenue, Baltimore, MD | 0.4 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 21217?
$95,741 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 21217 an expensive ZIP code in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area?
21217 ranks 149th of 150 ZIP codes in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area by typical home value, more expensive than about 1% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 21217 changed over the past year?
-2.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 21217?
The typical home price is 4.9× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,637/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 21217?
31,125, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 21217?
Sandtown-Winchester Achievement Academy (0.1 mi), New Song Academy (0.3 mi), Dorothy I. Height Elementary (0.4 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 21217?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 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.