ZIP Code · MD

ZIP 21015

Part of Bel Air, MD

Pop. 30,013·Harford County·46th most expensive ZIP in Maryland

Median rent (all units)

$2,163/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.7%

Month-over-Month

-0.6%

vs US Median

+$231

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 21015 · $2,163

More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,460

1 BR

$1,620

2 BR

$1,990

3 BR

$2,530

4 BR+

$2,800

Research median

$1,990/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 21015 is 1.1% below its high of $2,188 in July 2026, at $2,163 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Maryland

Rent in ZIP 21015 changed +1.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 124 Maryland ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($137,281) is $3,432 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,800).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 21009, 5 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,893/mo), about $3,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 21015. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,956/yr

At $2,163/mo median

Location

CityBel Air

StateMD

CountyHarford County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21015 (Bel Air, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 53.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,013

Median income

$137,281

Median age

40.4

Renters

10.9%

Age distribution

25.4%

15.8%

28.9%

13.9%

16%

Under 1825.4%

18–3415.8%

35–5428.9%

55–6413.9%

65+16%

Gender

48.5%

51.5%

Male48.5%

Female51.5%

Race & ethnicity

83%

White83%

Black4.9%

Hispanic5.1%

Asian4.6%

Other2.4%

Education (25+)

20%

23.2%

53.4%

No HS diploma3.4%

HS diploma20%

Some college23.2%

Bachelor's+53.4%

Housing tenure

89.1%

Owner89.1%

Renter10.9%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 21015 in Bel Air, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,952 → $2,163

up 10.8%

Income

$129,913 → $137,281

up 5.7%

Population

30,781 → 30,013

down 2.5%

Renter share

10.5% → 10.9%

+0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

50.8% → 53.4%

+2.6 pts

Rent in ZIP 21015 in Bel Air, MD has climbed 10.8% since 2023, going from about $1,952 per month to roughly $2,163 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 21015 in Bel Air, MD now reports about $137,281, up from $129,913 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,781 to 30,013 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 50.8% to 53.4%. For context, the 2023 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 21015 in Bel Air, MD reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 21015 covers Bel Air, MD. The median rent here is $2,163/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($137,281/yr), ZIP 21015 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21015?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,163/mo in ZIP 21015. The local median household income is $137,281/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21015?

Rent in ZIP 21015 has risen 1.7% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.1% below its high of $2,188 in July 2026.

How does ZIP 21015 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21015 is one of the pricier among Maryland ZIP codes for rent, ranking #46 of 140 at $2,163/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 21015 changed +1.7%, against a typical +2.6% across the 124 Maryland ZIP codes Zillow tracks.