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ZIP Code · MD

ZIP 21015

Part of Bel Air, MD
Pop. 30,013·Harford County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,088/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.9%
Month-over-Month
-5.6%
vs US Median
+$123
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 21015 · $2,088
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,056/yr
At $2,088/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyHarford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.9% YoY, -5.6% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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. 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%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21015 covers Bel Air, MD. The median rent here is $2,088/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($137,281/yr), ZIP 21015 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21015?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21015 (Bel Air, MD) is $2,088. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21015 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21015's median rent of $2,088/mo is $123 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21015 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21015 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #62 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,088/mo.

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 $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,088/mo in ZIP 21015. The local median household income is $137,281/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21015?

Rent in ZIP 21015 has decreased 7.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 21015 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21015 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,088/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($137,281/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21015 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21015 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.9% of ZIP 21015 households are renters, while 89.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21015 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21015 compare to the rest of Bel Air?

ZIP 21015 is pricier than Bel Air as a whole. At $2,088/mo, it's $89 above the Bel Air citywide median of $1,999/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21015 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21015 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,088/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 21015's median household income ($137,281/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21015 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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