ZIP code 21252
Where is ZIP code 21252?
Towson, Maryland
Baltimore County · Unique ZIP code
ZIP code 21252 belongs to Towson, Maryland in Baltimore County. 21252 is a unique ZIP code assigned to a single organization (Towson State University) that gets a lot of mail. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 410, 443 and 667. About 4,865 people live in the 21252 area. The closest ZIP codes are 21284 (Towson, 0 mi north), 21285 (Towson, 0 mi north) and 21204 (Towson, 0.4 mi north).
| ZIP code | 21252 |
|---|---|
| Type | Unique ZIP code for a single organization |
| Status | Active |
| City | Towson |
| Also accepted | Baltimore |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Baltimore County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 410, 443, 667 |
| Coordinates | 39.4015, -76.6019 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 212 |
Population and income in 21252
| Population | 4,865 · lower than 51% of Maryland ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 19,538 · higher than 100% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median age | 20 years · lower than 99% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 39% / 61% |
| Income per person | $10,271 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 12 |
| Households | 12 |
| Owners / renters | 0.0% / 100% |
| Land area | 0.25 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21252. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 21252
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21284 | Towson, MD | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 21285 | Towson, MD | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 21204 | Towson, MD | 0.4 mi N | Standard |
| 21286 | Towson, MD | 1.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 21139 | Riderwood, MD | 2.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 21094 | Lutherville Timonium, MD | 2.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 21212 | Baltimore, MD | 2.7 mi S | Standard |
| 21239 | Baltimore, MD | 2.9 mi S | Standard |
| 21234 | Parkville, MD | 3.3 mi E | Standard |
| 21093 | Lutherville Timonium, MD | 3.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 21022 | Brooklandville, MD | 3.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 21210 | Baltimore, MD | 3.9 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 21252 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 21252
123 MAIN ST
TOWSON MD 21252
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BALTIMORE as the city name for 21252. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (21252-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Towson, MD
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 21252?
- 21252 is a Towson, Maryland ZIP code. Baltimore is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 21252 in?
- ZIP code 21252 is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What time zone is ZIP code 21252 in?
- 21252 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 21252?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 21252 use area codes 410, 443 and 667.
- What is the population of ZIP code 21252?
- About 4,865 people live in ZIP code 21252, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 21252 for a street address?
- Only for mail to the organization it is assigned to. Other addresses in Towson use a standard ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 21252?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 21252 are 21284 (Towson, 0 miles), 21285 (Towson, 0 miles), 21204 (Towson, 0.4 miles) and 21286 (Towson, 1.6 miles).