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ZIP 21009

Part of Abingdon, MD
Pop. 33,679·Harford County·61st most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,096/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$131
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ZIP 21009 · $2,096
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,390
1 BR
$1,550
2 BR
$1,900
3 BR
$2,410
4 BR+
$2,670
Research median
$1,900/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,152/yr
At $2,096/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyHarford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.7% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21009 (Abingdon, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,679
Median income
$121,660
Median age
36.2
Renters
17.6%
Age distribution
21.8%
25.4%
25.3%
15.3%
12.2%
Under 1821.8%
18–3425.4%
35–5425.3%
55–6415.3%
65+12.2%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
71.8%
16.5%
White71.8%
Black16.5%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian4.2%
Other2%
Education (25+)
24.1%
30.8%
41.3%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma24.1%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+41.3%
Housing tenure
82.4%
17.6%
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21009 in Abingdon, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,568 → $2,096
up 33.7%
Income
$101,058 → $121,660
up 20.4%
Population
31,964 → 33,679
up 5.4%
Renter share
19% → 17.6%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
38.7% → 41.3%
+2.6 pts
Median age
37 → 36.2
-0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 21009 in Abingdon, MD has shifted from $1,568 to $2,096, up 33.7% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 21009 in Abingdon, MD now reports about $121,660, up from $101,058 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 21009 in Abingdon, MD adding about 1,715 residents over the five-year window, up 5.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.7% to 41.3% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 21009 in Abingdon, MD reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21009 covers Abingdon, MD. The median rent here is $2,096/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($121,660/yr), ZIP 21009 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21009?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21009 (Abingdon, MD) is $2,096. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21009 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21009's median rent of $2,096/mo is $131 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21009 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21009 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #61 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,096/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21009?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,096/mo in ZIP 21009. The local median household income is $121,660/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21009?

Rent in ZIP 21009 has increased 15.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21009 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21009 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,096/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($121,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21009 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21009 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.6% of ZIP 21009 households are renters, while 82.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21009 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21009 compare to the rest of Abingdon?

ZIP 21009 sits right at the Abingdon citywide median of $2,096/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21009 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21009 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,096/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 21009's median household income ($121,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21009 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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