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ZIP 21001

Part of Aberdeen, MD
Pop. 27,168·Harford County·78th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,932/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$33
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ZIP 21001 · $1,932
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,770/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,184/yr
At $1,932/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyHarford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.7% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21001 (Aberdeen, MD) is majority owner-occupied, 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,168
Median income
$83,238
Median age
37.7
Renters
36.7%
Age distribution
21.8%
24.5%
24.3%
14.2%
15.3%
Under 1821.8%
18–3424.5%
35–5424.3%
55–6414.2%
65+15.3%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
52.3%
31.2%
White52.3%
Black31.2%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian3.3%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
31.4%
33.5%
28.2%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+28.2%
Housing tenure
63.3%
36.7%
Owner63.3%
Renter36.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21001 in Aberdeen, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,071 → $83,238
up 13.9%
Population
25,708 → 27,168
up 5.7%
Renter share
33.8% → 36.7%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
27.4% → 28.2%
+0.8 pts
Median age
36.5 → 37.7
+1.2 yrs

Median household income grew from $73,071 to $83,238 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 25,708 to 27,168 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.7% change. About 36.7% of households rent today, against 33.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21001 covers Aberdeen, MD. The median rent here is $1,932/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($83,238/yr), ZIP 21001 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21001 (Aberdeen, MD) is $1,932. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21001's median rent of $1,932/mo is $33 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21001 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21001 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #78 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,932/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,932/mo in ZIP 21001. The local median household income is $83,238/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21001?

Rent in ZIP 21001 has increased 9.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21001 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,932/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($83,238/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21001 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.7% of ZIP 21001 households are renters, while 63.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21001 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21001 compare to the rest of Aberdeen?

ZIP 21001 sits right at the Aberdeen citywide median of $1,932/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,932/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 21001's median household income ($83,238/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21001 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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