Health data and statistics about 21217. ZIP Code 21217 (Baltimore, MD) has an uninsured rate (health insurance) of approximately 8.2%. This is about 7% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. High blood pressure is an issue for roughly % of adults aged 18 and older in this Baltimore, MD region. In regard to health risk behaviors in 21217, about % exhibit binge drinking behavior.
An estimated 91.8% of residents in the 21217 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 2% lower than the rate of 93.9% rate seen in the state of Maryland overall and 1% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Baltimore, MD region, approximately 42.1% have private health insurance. This compares to 74.5% of those insured in Maryland and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 56.8% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 21217, versus 32.3% in Maryland and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 21217, Maryland, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 21217 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 91.8% | 93.9% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 42.1% | 74.5% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 56.8% | 32.3% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.2% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 90.2% | 92.6% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 80.7% | 80.9% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Baltimore, MD region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 21217 who are 18 years and older.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 21217 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 88.8% of adults in 21217 that are at least 18 years old have taken this preventive measure in the past 12 months. In addition, about % of adults 18 years of age and older in this Baltimore (city) County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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Both age and income are strongly associated with health and mortality across regions. Income influences health and longevity through various factors. Additionally, income and health can create what is known as the health-poverty trap, where poor health and income disparity become interconnected. And regarding age, those 62 years and older are statistically more likely to encounter diseases and chronic conditions.
The median age of 36.6 years in ZIP Code 21217 is 5% lower than the Maryland median age of 38.7 years and is 4% lower than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 18.7% of residents in this Baltimore, MD region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 18.7% of Maryland residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 28.3% of the population in ZIP Code 21217 is living below the poverty line, which is 364% higher than the percentage of the population in Maryland living below the poverty line (6.1%) and 198% higher than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 21217, the state of Maryland, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 21217 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,196 | $84,805 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $52,973 | $111,417 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $23,201 | $42,122 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $48,472 | $64,069 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $40,388 | $54,825 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 21217 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 6.7% | 6.3% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.4% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.3% | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% | 22.3% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 18.7% | 18.7% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 21217, Maryland, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 21217 courtesy of loquol.
