Towson, MD (21252)

Baltimore County · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD · Population 4,456

Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026

Towson, MD (ZIP 21252) sits in Baltimore County within the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in below the national average at 18.4%. No NCES schools are mapped to this ZIP in the current dataset. 10 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $10,860. Local establishments report average pay of $16,385 per worker (Census ZBP) — below the US average. Federal QCEW filings show 374,470 covered jobs in this ZIP's primary county — a major regional employment hub. FDIC counts just 1 bank branch in this ZIP (Summary of Deposits, 2024) — residents likely lean on neighboring ZIPs or online banking for most services. The CDC SVI flags socioeconomic (92th percentile) as this ZIP's standout vulnerability dimension, sitting well above its overall 49th-percentile score. FEMA has issued 24 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1971 — a high-frequency exposure profile. Only 6.0% of residents under 65 are uninsured (County Health Rankings, 2025) — well below the national county median. Fast-food restaurants outnumber grocery stores roughly 5-to-1 per capita (USDA Food Environment Atlas) — a "food swamp" pattern often linked to higher diet-related disease prevalence. IRS migration data (2022-2023) shows a net loss of 5,407 residents (2,949 households) — the ZIP's primary county is shrinking. Both healthcare access and on-paper school density skew lighter than national norms; what shows up here is a snapshot, not a verdict — neighborhood-level texture matters at this scale. Notable: fair market rent of $2,180 for a two-bedroom. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

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Demographics

Population & age

Total population
4,456
Median age
19.9

Race & ethnicity

White
56.3%
Black
32.3%
Asian
3.3%
Hispanic / Latino
8.7%
Other / multi-racial
7.2%

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
26.1%

Employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%

Housing

Owner-occupied
0
Renter-occupied
0
Vacant units
0

Commute

Public transit
10(0.7%)
Work from home
159(10.5%)
Avg commute
17.0 min

Economic wellbeing

Below poverty line
0
Uninsured
67(1.5%)

Digital access

Broadband access
0

Language & nativity

Foreign-born
314(7.0%)
Non-English at home
544(12.2%)

Studio

$1,590

/month

1 Bed

$1,770

/month

2 Bed

$2,180

/month

3 Bed

$2,760

/month

4 Bed

$3,060

/month

HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.

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New housing construction

New housing units permitted

1,511

Across 870 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $416.5M.

Single-family

866

57% of total units

Multifamily (2+ unit)

645

43% of total units

Single-family value

$261.8M

construction value

Multifamily value

$154.8M

construction value

Apartment construction (5+ unit buildings) accounts for 43% of new units this year — the area is densifying, not just adding single-family stock.

Based on county-level data (2024).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (census.gov/construction/bps). Public domain. BPS reports annual residential building permits from local permit-issuing jurisdictions, aggregated to county. A permit reflects intent to build, not a completed unit — actual construction lags by 6-24 months for multifamily projects.

Business & employment

Business establishments

28

Total employment

421

Annual payroll

$6.9M

Average annual pay

$16,385

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.

Employment & wages

Average annual pay

$71,051

Average weekly wage

$1,366

Total employment

374,470

Total establishments

23,271

That is roughly 9% above the US national average of $65,470 per worker.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.

Unemployment

Unemployment rate

3.1%

That is 0.9 percentage points below the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.

Labor force

446,211

Employed

432,169

Unemployed

14,042

Based on Baltimore County, MD data (2024).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.

Banking access

FDIC-insured bank branches

1

Limited banking access

Only a handful of branches — residents may rely on neighboring ZIPs or online banking for most services.

Total deposits

$29.1M

across all branches in this ZIP

Distinct institutions

1

different banks operating here

Top banks by deposits in this ZIP

  • 1.PNC Bank, National Association$29.1M · 1 branch

Based on FDIC-insured branch offices as of June 30, 2024.

Source: FDIC Summary of Deposits (fdic.gov). Annual June-30 snapshot of every FDIC-insured branch and the deposits booked there. Figures cover all institutions reporting a branch address in this ZIP.

Public transit

FTA tracks transit service at the urbanized-area level. Numbers below reflect the agencies and modes serving the area that contains this ZIP, not stop-level coverage.

Service status

Available

Baltimore, MD

Reporting agencies

9

Largest: Anne Arundel County

Annual ridership

unlinked trips · 2024

Source: U.S. Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database (transit.dot.gov). Public domain.

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall SVI

49th percentile

Moderate Vulnerability

Based on 1 census tract, population 1,492

Vulnerability Themes

  • Socioeconomic Status92nd percentile
  • Household Characteristics0th percentile
  • Racial & Ethnic Minority Status62nd percentile
  • Housing Type & Transportation58th percentile

Households Without Vehicle

3

Limited English Speakers

2

Persons with Disability

107

Without HS Diploma

18

Without Health Insurance

83

Adults Age 65+

23

The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.

Federal Disaster Declarations

Federally Declared Disasters

24

Date Range

1971–2026

Most Recent Declaration

SEVERE WINTER STORM

Winter Storm — declared January 24, 2026 (DR-3634)

Incident period: January 23, 2026 – January 27, 2026

Top Incident Types

  • Snowstorm6 (25%)
  • Hurricane6 (25%)
  • Flood5 (21%)
  • Severe Storm4 (17%)
  • Biological2 (8%)
  • Other1 (4%)

Individual Assistance

6

Direct help to disaster survivors

Households Program

2

Housing & temporary lodging support

Public Assistance

23

Repair of public facilities & roads

Hazard Mitigation

11

Funding to reduce future disaster risk

FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.

Climate

30-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest GHCN-D weather station. Temperature and precipitation values reflect typical annual conditions, not any single year.

Avg. temperature

56.2°F

45.9°66.6°

Annual precipitation

45"

Annual snowfall

19.3"

Heating · cooling days

4,484.1 · 1,321.8

Annual base 65°F

Nearest station: BALTIMORE WASH INTL AP, MD US, 16.2 miles from the centroid of Towson, MD (ZIP 21252)

Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (ncei.noaa.gov). Public domain.

See national environment & climate trends →

Air quality

Median daily AQI

42

Good
Good 258dModerate 101dUSG 6d

Peak AQI (2024)

112

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Primary pollutant

Ozone

198 days as main pollutant

Days measured

365

Based on Baltimore County data (2024).

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality System (epa.gov). Public domain. Only counties with EPA AQS monitoring stations appear here (~30% of US counties); rural ZIPs whose primary county has no monitor will not show this section.

Community health profile

Years of potential life lost (per 100K)

8,667

That is roughly 467 years per 100,000 above the national county median (~8,200).

Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.

Fair or poor health

15%

of adults self-report

Poor physical health days

3.6

avg per adult per month

Poor mental health days

5.3

avg per adult per month

Uninsured

6.0%

of residents under 65

Primary care MDs

86

per 100,000 residents

Preventable hospital stays

2,829

per 100K Medicare enrollees

Food environment (0-10)

8.4

10 = best access & security

Exercise access

97%

residents near a facility

Flu vaccinated

56%

of Medicare enrollees

Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 9.3% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.

Based on Baltimore data (2025 CHR release).

Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.

Food access

Food access status

Moderate food access challenges

21.8% of Baltimore County, MD residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.

Grocery stores

0.19

per 1,000 residents

Supercenters & clubs

0.03

per 1,000 residents

SNAP-authorized stores

0.61

accepting food benefits

Fast-food restaurants

0.94

per 1,000 residents

Among low-income residents, 4.4% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).

Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Baltimore County, MD for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.

Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).

Who’s moving in and out

Net migration (2022-2023)

−5,407 people

−2,949 households−$364.9M net AGI flow

Moved in

24,860households

41,424 people • $1.7B AGI

Moved out

27,809households

46,831 people • $2.0B AGI

Where new residents came from

  1. Baltimore city, MD7,832 households
  2. Anne Arundel County, MD1,648 households
  3. Howard County, MD1,400 households
  4. Harford County, MD1,393 households
  5. Prince George's County, MD789 households

Where departing residents went

  1. Baltimore city, MD6,454 households
  2. Harford County, MD2,072 households
  3. Anne Arundel County, MD1,565 households
  4. Howard County, MD1,313 households
  5. Carroll County, MD842 households

Incoming households reported an average AGI of $66,503 versus departing households' $72,571.

Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, Migration Data (irs.gov). Public domain. Migration is measured by year-over-year changes in the address on individual tax returns; figures are county-level totals attributed to ZIPs whose primary county matches. Foreign migration contributes to inflow/outflow totals but does not appear in the top-county lists. Small flows are suppressed by IRS to protect taxpayer confidentiality.

Taxes & benefits in Maryland

State-level rules that apply to every resident of ZIP 21252. Numbers reflect the most recent published year per source.

Tax rates

Income tax

5.75%

graduated · 7 brackets

Sales tax (combined)

6.00%

State 6.00% · avg local 0.00%

Property tax (effective)

1.48%

Median $3,236/year

Tax burden rank

43 of 50

11.90% of personal income

Paid family leave

Program

Family and Medical Leave Insurance

Mandatory (state-run insurance) · benefits begin 2027/2028

Max weeks/year

24

Parental

12wk

Max weekly benefit

$1,000

Replacement: 90% AWW up to 0.65x SAWW + 50% above · job protection

Safety net

SNAP eligibility

200% FPL

Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (raises gross income limit above federal 130% floor). No asset test.

Sources: Tax Foundation (state tax rates & brackets), Bipartisan Policy Center (paid family leave), USDA FNS (SNAP categorical eligibility).

Other ZIPs near 21252

Nearby ZIPs by distance

21285 (Towson, 0.5 mi) · 21204 (Towson, 1.2 mi) · 21212 (Baltimore, 1.9 mi) · 21286 (Hampton, 2.4 mi) · 21239 (Baltimore, 2.4 mi) · 21210 (Baltimore, 2.8 mi)

Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.

Data sources used on this page

All data on this page is sourced from federal government datasets · Not AI-generated · Methodology

Health profile

Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.

Colleges & universities nearby

Colleges in this area

10

Median in-state tuition

$10,860

Median earnings (10 yr)

$56,017

  • Towson University

    Towson, MD · 21252

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $11,728
    Out-of-state tuition
    $29,820
    Acceptance rate
    82.0%
    Graduation rate
    68.6%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $64,390
    Median student debt
    $18,718
  • 2-Year
    In-state tuition
    $4,432
    Out-of-state tuition
    $11,010
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    17.3%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $43,729
    Median student debt
    $11,528
  • 4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $13,256
    Out-of-state tuition
    $31,275
    Acceptance rate
    72.4%
    Graduation rate
    70.3%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $69,960
    Median student debt
    $19,500
  • Morgan State University

    Baltimore, MD · 21251

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $8,229
    Out-of-state tuition
    $19,124
    Acceptance rate
    82.2%
    Graduation rate
    41.2%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $50,698
    Median student debt
    $27,250
  • Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, MD · 21218

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $65,230
    Out-of-state tuition
    $65,230
    Acceptance rate
    6.4%
    Graduation rate
    94.2%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $87,555
    Median student debt
    $10,250
  • Loyola University Maryland

    Baltimore, MD · 21210

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $57,150
    Out-of-state tuition
    $57,150
    Acceptance rate
    75.5%
    Graduation rate
    79.8%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $82,652
    Median student debt
    $27,000
  • Baltimore City Community College

    Baltimore, MD · 21215

    2-Year
    In-state tuition
    $3,314
    Out-of-state tuition
    $7,394
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    14.2%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $36,025
    Median student debt
  • Coppin State University

    Baltimore, MD · 21216

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $7,100
    Out-of-state tuition
    $14,024
    Acceptance rate
    45.8%
    Graduation rate
    25.9%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $46,490
    Median student debt
    $25,000
  • Maryland Institute College of Art

    Baltimore, MD · 21217

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $56,800
    Out-of-state tuition
    $56,800
    Acceptance rate
    76.8%
    Graduation rate
    71.8%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $45,212
    Median student debt
    $26,500
  • University of Baltimore

    Baltimore, MD · 21201

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $9,992
    Out-of-state tuition
    $23,984
    Acceptance rate
    78.7%
    Graduation rate
    43.2%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $61,335
    Median student debt
    $23,250

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.

What these numbers say together

Towson, MD (ZIP 21252) sits in Baltimore County within the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson metro area. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in below the national average at 18.4%. No NCES schools are mapped to this ZIP in the current dataset. 10 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $10,860. Local establishments report average pay of $16,385 per worker (Census ZBP) — below the US average. Federal QCEW filings show 374,470 covered jobs in this ZIP's primary county — a major regional employment hub. FDIC counts just 1 bank branch in this ZIP (Summary of Deposits, 2024) — residents likely lean on neighboring ZIPs or online banking for most services. The CDC SVI flags socioeconomic (92th percentile) as this ZIP's standout vulnerability dimension, sitting well above its overall 49th-percentile score. FEMA has issued 24 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1971 — a high-frequency exposure profile. Only 6.0% of residents under 65 are uninsured (County Health Rankings, 2025) — well below the national county median. Fast-food restaurants outnumber grocery stores roughly 5-to-1 per capita (USDA Food Environment Atlas) — a "food swamp" pattern often linked to higher diet-related disease prevalence. IRS migration data (2022-2023) shows a net loss of 5,407 residents (2,949 households) — the ZIP's primary county is shrinking. Both healthcare access and on-paper school density skew lighter than national norms; what shows up here is a snapshot, not a verdict — neighborhood-level texture matters at this scale. Notable: fair market rent of $2,180 for a two-bedroom. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

The two domains pull in different directions. Healthcare access reads strong, but the on-paper school count is on the lighter side — that’s less a quality signal and more a density one. Households here often look at districts a few ZIPs over for school choice while keeping their providers local.

One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits higher the national rate at 34.1%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.

Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 21252

What is the obesity rate in ZIP 21252?

35.4%, which is 2.4 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the depression rate in ZIP 21252?

34.1%, which is 12.1 percentage points above the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 21252?

18.4%, which is 13.6 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the population of ZIP 21252?

4,456 people live in ZIP 21252, with a median age of 19.9 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

How do people commute in ZIP 21252?

In ZIP 21252, 10.5% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 0.7% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

How many businesses are in ZIP 21252?

As of 2022, 28 business establishments operated in ZIP 21252 employing 421 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What is the average salary in ZIP 21252?

The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 21252 is $16,385, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).

How vulnerable is ZIP 21252 to disasters and public health emergencies?

According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 21252 ranks in the 49th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a moderate vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).

What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 21252?

Socioeconomic Status is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 21252, ranking in the 92th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).

How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 21252 experienced?

FEMA has recorded 24 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 21252 between 1971–2026 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 21252?

Snowstorm is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 21252, accounting for 6 of 24 declarations (25%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 21252?

The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 21252 was "SEVERE WINTER STORM" — a winter storm declared in 2026 (DR-3634) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What colleges are near ZIP 21252?

10 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 21252 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including Towson University, Community College Of Baltimore County, and University Of Maryland-Baltimore County (retrieved May 2, 2026).

What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 21252?

Median in-state tuition across 10 nearby institutions is $10,860 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 21252?

Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $56,017 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What is the climate like in ZIP 21252?

ZIP 21252 has an average annual temperature of 56.2°F and 45.0" of annual precipitation based on the BALTIMORE WASH INTL AP, MD US weather station 16.2 miles from the ZIP centroid (NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, retrieved May 8, 2026).

Does ZIP 21252 have public transit?

Yes — ZIP 21252 is part of the Baltimore, MD urbanized area, primarily served by Anne Arundel County (National Transit Database 2024, retrieved May 4, 2026).

What taxes apply in ZIP 21252?

Maryland has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 5.75%. Combined sales tax: 6.00% (Tax Foundation 2025).

Does Maryland have paid family leave?

Maryland has enacted a paid family leave program with benefits beginning 2027/2028 but it is not yet active (Bipartisan Policy Center 2026).

What data is available for ZIP 21252?

This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10 institutions), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (24 on record), climate normals from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020), public transit coverage from the National Transit Database (2024), and state-level tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.

How current is this data?

Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (24 on record). Climate normals retrieved May 8, 2026 from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020). Transit coverage retrieved May 4, 2026 from the National Transit Database (2024). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.

Other ZIPs near 21252

Nearby ZIPs by distance

21285 (Towson, 0.5 mi) · 21204 (Towson, 1.2 mi) · 21212 (Baltimore, 1.9 mi) · 21286 (Hampton, 2.4 mi) · 21239 (Baltimore, 2.4 mi) · 21210 (Baltimore, 2.8 mi)

Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.

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