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ZIP 21040

Part of Edgewood, MD
Pop. 24,960·Harford County·92nd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,832/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
-$130
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ZIP 21040 · $1,832
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,770/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,984/yr
At $1,832/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyHarford County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.8% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21040 (Edgewood, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,960
Median income
$81,704
Median age
36.4
Renters
28.9%
Age distribution
25.7%
23.6%
25%
14.2%
Under 1825.7%
18–3423.6%
35–5425%
55–6411.5%
65+14.2%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
40.7%
38.2%
White40.7%
Black38.2%
Hispanic11.2%
Asian1.2%
Other8.7%
Education (25+)
36.8%
35.2%
22.8%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma36.8%
Some college35.2%
Bachelor's+22.8%
Housing tenure
71.1%
28.9%
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21040 in Edgewood, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,277 → $81,704
up 13.0%
Population
24,811 → 24,960
up 0.6%
Renter share
30% → 28.9%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
21.3% → 22.8%
+1.5 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36.4
+1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $81,704 today, compared with $72,277 five years earlier.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 21040 covers Edgewood, MD. The median rent here is $1,832/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($81,704/yr), ZIP 21040 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21040?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21040 (Edgewood, MD) is $1,832. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21040 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21040's median rent of $1,832/mo is $130 (7%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 21040 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21040 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #92 out of 139 ZIPs at $1,832/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21040?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,832/mo in ZIP 21040. The local median household income is $81,704/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21040?

Rent in ZIP 21040 has increased 16.8% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21040 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21040 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,832/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($81,704/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21040 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21040 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.9% of ZIP 21040 households are renters, while 71.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21040 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21040 compare to the rest of Edgewood?

ZIP 21040 sits right at the Edgewood citywide median of $1,832/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21040 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21040 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,832/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 21040's median household income ($81,704/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21040 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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