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ZIP 21030

Pop. 25,827·Baltimore County·85th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,880/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
-$85
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 21030 · $1,880
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$1,960
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$2,760
Research median
$1,960/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,560/yr
At $1,880/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, -4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21030 (Cockeysville, MD) is majority renter-occupied, 51.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,827
Median income
$89,015
Median age
36.8
Renters
56.3%
Age distribution
20.5%
26.8%
25.9%
17%
Under 1820.5%
18–3426.8%
35–5425.9%
55–649.8%
65+17%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
55.2%
17.2%
15.4%
White55.2%
Black17.2%
Hispanic15.4%
Asian9.1%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
21.1%
19.2%
51.8%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college19.2%
Bachelor's+51.8%
Housing tenure
43.7%
56.3%
Owner43.7%
Renter56.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21030 in Cockeysville, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,831 → $89,015
up 3.7%
Population
25,900 → 25,827
down 0.3%
Renter share
54% → 56.3%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
54.6% → 51.8%
-2.8 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 21030 in Cockeysville, MD now reports about $89,015, up from $85,831 in 2021. About 56.3% of households rent today, against 54% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 54.6% to 51.8%.

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About renting in ZIP 21030

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21030 covers Cockeysville, MD. The median rent here is $1,880/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($89,015/yr), ZIP 21030 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21030?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21030 (Cockeysville, MD) is $1,880. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21030 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21030's median rent of $1,880/mo is $85 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21030 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21030 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #85 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,880/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21030?

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 $1,880/mo in ZIP 21030. The local median household income is $89,015/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21030?

Rent in ZIP 21030 has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21030 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21030 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,880/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($89,015/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21030 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21030 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.3% of ZIP 21030 households are renters, while 43.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 21030 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 21030 compare to the rest of Cockeysville?

ZIP 21030 sits right at the Cockeysville citywide median of $1,880/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21030 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21030 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,880/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 21030's median household income ($89,015/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21030 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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