Baltimore City, Maryland
42 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C
ZipCheckup grade for Baltimore City: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Somewhere in the middle: that is where the composite score for Baltimore City lands, across 42 tracked ZIP codes.
How Baltimore City Compares
How Baltimore City Compares
Baltimore City scores 5 points below the Maryland state average (69/100) and 9 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Baltimore City, Maryland
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14 (asthma 12.7%, diabetes 14.4%)
Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,530, largest modeled factor: Flood
City Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,530
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Baltimore City
Modeled remediation costs in Baltimore City can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Baltimore City residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems mapped to Baltimore City ZIP codes
4 community water systems mapped to Baltimore City ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the city.
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Systems with the most violations in Baltimore City
3 water systems with violations in EPA records.
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Environmental Justice Indicator
Baltimore City is at national percentile 74 on the EPA EJScreen index in our data, indicating elevated environmental burden relative to other U.S. areas. Approximately 59% of residents live in areas classified as disadvantaged communities. EJScreen displays environmental and demographic indicators; each environmental justice index combines one environmental indicator with demographic data. Learn more at EPA.gov
All ZIP Codes in Baltimore City
42 ZIP codes tracked in Baltimore City.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21201 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $222K |
| 2 | 21202 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $308K |
| 3 | 21205 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $95K |
| 4 | 21206 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $214K |
| 5 | 21207 | Gwynn Oak | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $248K |
| 6 | 21209 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $419K |
| 7 | 21212 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $358K |
| 8 | 21213 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $135K |
| 9 | 21214 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $251K |
| 10 | 21215 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $190K |
| 11 | 21216 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $149K |
| 12 | 21217 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $176K |
| 13 | 21218 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $230K |
| 14 | 21223 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $94K |
| 15 | 21224 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $281K |
| 16 | 21230 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $328K |
| 17 | 21231 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $337K |
| 18 | 21233 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | — |
| 19 | 21239 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | $191K |
| 20 | 21287 | Baltimore | 64 | C | 9 (2 health) | — |
| 21 | 21210 | Baltimore | 62 | C | 13 (3 health) | $522K |
| 22 | 21211 | Baltimore | 62 | C | 13 (3 health) | $274K |
| 23 | 21229 | Baltimore | 60 | C | 18 (3 health) | $185K |
| 24 | 21235 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 21241 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 21260 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 21263 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 21264 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 29 | 21265 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 30 | 21270 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 31 | 21273 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 32 | 21274 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 21275 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 34 | 21278 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 21279 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 21280 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 21281 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 38 | 21283 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 21288 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 40 | 21289 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 41 | 21290 | Baltimore | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 21297 | Baltimore | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Baltimore City
The mix of guides changes from county to county.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in city
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Baltimore City, Maryland
Overview
Baltimore City in Maryland covers 42 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100) across 23 scored records.
23 of 23 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.