21205 — Baltimore, MD Home Values
Typical home value $106,536 as of August 2026 · 148th of 150 in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 21205, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 21205 compares in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
ZIP code 21205 (Baltimore, MD) has a typical home value of $106,536 as of August 2026, ranking 148th of 150 ZIP codes tracked in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area, more expensive than about 2% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -5.1% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed -21.6%, from $135,884 in August 2021 to $106,536 in August 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 4.8× the annual rent ($1,852/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 21205 has a population of 13,665, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 61.5% Black or African American, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14% White, 5.5% two or more races, 3.1% Asian, 0.4% another race, and 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Claremont School | 5301 Erdman Avenue, Baltimore, MD | 0.5 mi |
| Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle | 5001 E Eager Street, Baltimore, MD | 0.6 mi |
| Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle | 2710 E Hoffman Street, Baltimore, MD | 0.9 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 21205?
$106,536 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 21205 an expensive ZIP code in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area?
21205 ranks 148th of 150 ZIP codes in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area by typical home value, more expensive than about 2% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 21205 changed over the past year?
-5.1% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 21205?
The typical home price is 4.8× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,852/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 21205?
13,665, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 21205?
Claremont School (0.5 mi), Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle (0.6 mi), Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle (0.9 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 21205?
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.