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ZIP Code · MD

ZIP 21014

Part of Bel Air, MD
Pop. 38,707·Harford County·86th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,879/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.9%
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
-$86
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 21014 · $1,879
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,790/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
$22,548/yr
At $1,879/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyHarford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.9% YoY, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21014 (Bel Air, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,707
Median income
$116,970
Median age
41.3
Renters
24.2%
Age distribution
22.5%
18.3%
27.5%
12.9%
18.8%
Under 1822.5%
18–3418.3%
35–5427.5%
55–6412.9%
65+18.8%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
79.4%
White79.4%
Black6.1%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian3.8%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
23.4%
24.4%
47.2%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma23.4%
Some college24.4%
Bachelor's+47.2%
Housing tenure
75.8%
24.2%
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21014 in Bel Air, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$100,556 → $116,970
up 16.3%
Population
36,247 → 38,707
up 6.8%
Renter share
23% → 24.2%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
43.5% → 47.2%
+3.7 pts

Median household income grew from $100,556 to $116,970 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 36,247 to 38,707 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.5% to 47.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21014 covers Bel Air, MD. The median rent here is $1,879/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($116,970/yr), ZIP 21014 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21014?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21014 (Bel Air, MD) is $1,879. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21014 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21014's median rent of $1,879/mo is $86 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21014 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21014 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #86 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,879/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21014?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,879/mo in ZIP 21014. The local median household income is $116,970/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21014?

Rent in ZIP 21014 has increased 10.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21014 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21014 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,879/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($116,970/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21014 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21014 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.2% of ZIP 21014 households are renters, while 75.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21014 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21014 compare to the rest of Bel Air?

ZIP 21014 is more affordable than Bel Air overall. At $1,879/mo, it's $120 below the Bel Air citywide median of $1,999/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21014 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21014 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,879/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 21014's median household income ($116,970/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21014 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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