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ZIP 21017

Part of Belcamp, MD
Pop. 6,648·Harford County·93rd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,790/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$175
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 21017 · $1,790
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,630
4 BR+
$2,910
Research median
$2,070/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
$21,480/yr
At $1,790/mo median
Location
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 (+0.0% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21017 (Belcamp, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 39.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,648
Median income
$106,831
Median age
37.6
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
18.9%
26.4%
28.6%
12.7%
13.5%
Under 1818.9%
18–3426.4%
35–5428.6%
55–6412.7%
65+13.5%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
58.8%
32.3%
White58.8%
Black32.3%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian1.4%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
24.1%
33.6%
39.2%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma24.1%
Some college33.6%
Bachelor's+39.2%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21017 in Belcamp, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,794 → $106,831
up 29.0%
Population
5,816 → 6,648
up 14.3%
Renter share
33.7% → 26.1%
-7.6 pts
Bachelor's+
32.3% → 39.2%
+6.9 pts
Median age
36.7 → 37.6
+0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $82,794 to $106,831 across the same window, up 29.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,816 to 6,648 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.3% change. About 26.1% of households rent today, against 33.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.3% to 39.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21017 covers Belcamp, MD. The median rent here is $1,790/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($106,831/yr), ZIP 21017 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21017?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21017 (Belcamp, MD) is $1,790. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21017 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21017's median rent of $1,790/mo is $175 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21017 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21017 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #93 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,790/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21017?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,790/mo in ZIP 21017. The local median household income is $106,831/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21017?

Rent in ZIP 21017 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 21017 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21017 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,790/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($106,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21017 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21017 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of ZIP 21017 households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21017 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21017 compare to the rest of Belcamp?

ZIP 21017 sits right at the Belcamp citywide median of $1,790/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21017 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21017 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,790/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 21017's median household income ($106,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21017 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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